Shuttles for the Ouachita Mountains
Revised March, 2023

  • Mike and Lynn, Heavener OK, (918) 383-0060
    Provides shuttle services, resupply, and trail guides for hikers. Shuttles the entire Ouachita Trail, including shuttles at airports, bus stations, and the west terminus of the Ozark Highland Trail. Also shuttles for the Eagle Rock Loop and Winding Stair Trail Complex. Plethora of information on the west end of the trail.

  • Bluebell Café, Ms. Lori, Story AR, (870) 867-3999 (Store), (870) 490-1383 (Cell)
    Provides shuttle service along the entire Ouachita Trail and Womble including airports, bus stations, and car shuttles. Great resupply option (mail drop, drop a box by Bluebell, take a shuttle to town to the grocery store for free). Great place to get a hot meal, burgers and breakfast are top notch. Very knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the Ouachita Trail central and eastern parts.

  • Running Reddin’s Route, LLC, Tanya Thiesen Little Rock, AR, (501) 328-7119
    Provides shuttle service on the east end of the OT and from airport, bus stations, and OHT trailheads.

  • Latecia Glover, Mena, AR, 479-216-8992
    Provides shuttle service from Talimena State Park, mm 0, to Big Brushy Rec Area, mm 94.5.

  • Ouachita River Haven Resort Located near Mt. Ida, AR, (870) 326-4941 or (877) 314-2836
    Stay in a cabin, camp out or bring your RV. Fish, canoe or kayak and tube, swim in the river. Shuttles the whole trail. Hiker resupplies available.

  • Big Cedar RV Park, Big Cedar, OK, (918) 525-2637
    Will shuttle guest.

  • Woodswitch Farm, Mena, AR, (479) 437-3549, mobile (936) 825-1441
    Provides shuttles on the west end and horse stables.

  • Fishing Village, Ronnie at Hwy 27, (870) 867-2211
    Shuttles for Womble Trail only. By appointment

Emergencies Contacts:

  • Karen Lee, Hot Springs Village, (501) 701-9412
    Helps solo hikers who must bail off the OT urgently at Hwy 298, 7, or 9. Provides a private bed and bath, transportation, and hot breakfast for the small fee. Cash only. Dog friendly.

  • Bill Mooney, (501) 330-2843
    Helps Hikers in Emergencies from Hwy 7 to Pinnacle Mt. State Park.