Kerr Arboretum Trails - Hiking trail near Talimena, Oklahoma, United States - Description
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| Name | Kerr Arboretum Trails | |
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| Summary | Located at the Robert S. Kerr Arboretum and Nature Center adjacent to the Talimena Scenic Drive are three interpretive trails | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km | |
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| Things To See | - Interpretive Trail - Wildflowers - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Talimena, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/maps/ | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Located at the Robert S. Kerr Arboretum and Nature Center adjacent to the Talimena Scenic Drive are three interpretive trails. One features a variety of plants that are identified by trail signs. Another trail tells the fascinating story of how a tree competes with other inhabitants for survival. The third trail explains the process of soil formation and its importance in the forest life cycle. The trails are an easy walk for the day hiker and provide an opportunity to experience the variety of ecological areas that exist on a single mountain.
State Highway 1 (Talimena Scenic Drive), 1.5 miles east of U.S. Highway 259 at the Kerr Nature Center.
| Latitude | 34.703042 degrees / 34° 42.183' / 34° 42' 10.95" |
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| Longitude | -94.627636 degrees / -94° 37.658' / -94° 37' 39.49" |
| Created by Nick on 01/19/2008 |
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