Upper Buffalo Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Created by an act of Congress in 1974, the wilderness covers an area of 12,108 acres (49 km²). Contained within Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, the wilderness is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Contained in the wilderness is Hawksbill Crag (also called Whitaker Point), a very popular hiking destination.[1]
This infrequently visited wilderness is composed of second and third growth oak-hickory forest with intermittent portions of shortleaf pine. The headwaters of the Buffalo River are contained in the Wilderness, and the area has been uninhabited since 1948. Decaying houses, farm implements and roads can still be seen in countless valleys. There is only one official trail in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness, leading visitors to Hawksbill Crag. Visitors should expect difficult hiking conditions although water is extremely pure. Black bears are known to inhabit the wilderness, along with White-tailed deer, wild turkey, skunks, opossums, minks and pheasants.[1]
"Wilderness Legislation: The Wilderness Act of 1964". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
"Upper Buffalo Wilderness". Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
Webcam View of Upper Buffalo Wilderness
January 01, 1970
upper, buffalo, wilderness, located, state, arkansas, created, congress, 1974, wilderness, covers, area, acres, contained, within, ozark, francis, national, forest, wilderness, managed, forest, service, contained, wilderness, hawksbill, crag, also, called, whi. Upper Buffalo Wilderness is located in the U S state of Arkansas Created by an act of Congress in 1974 the wilderness covers an area of 12 108 acres 49 km Contained within Ozark St Francis National Forest the wilderness is managed by the U S Forest Service Contained in the wilderness is Hawksbill Crag also called Whitaker Point a very popular hiking destination 1 Upper Buffalo WildernessIUCN category Ib wilderness area Hawksbill CragUpper Buffalo Wilderness location in the United StatesLocationNewton County Arkansas USANearest cityJasperCoordinates35 53 50 N 93 27 26 W 35 89722 N 93 45722 W 35 89722 93 45722Area12 108 acres 49 km Established1974Governing bodyU S Forest Service Contents 1 Description 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksDescription editThis infrequently visited wilderness is composed of second and third growth oak hickory forest with intermittent portions of shortleaf pine The headwaters of the Buffalo River are contained in the Wilderness and the area has been uninhabited since 1948 Decaying houses farm implements and roads can still be seen in countless valleys There is only one official trail in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness leading visitors to Hawksbill Crag Visitors should expect difficult hiking conditions although water is extremely pure Black bears are known to inhabit the wilderness along with White tailed deer wild turkey skunks opossums minks and pheasants 1 U S Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles including bicycles Although camping and fishing are usually allowed with a proper permit no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season See also editList of U S Wilderness AreasReferences edit a b Upper Buffalo Wilderness The National Wilderness Preservation System Wilderness net Retrieved May 13 2013 External links edit Upper Buffalo Wilderness Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Retrieved May 13 2013 Wilderness Legislation The Wilderness Act of 1964 The National Wilderness Preservation System Wilderness net Retrieved May 13 2013 Upper Buffalo Wilderness Ozark St Francis National Forest Retrieved May 13 2013 Webcam View of Upper Buffalo Wilderness Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Upper Buffalo Wilderness amp oldid 1105007365, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
