Recreation

Is off-roading your passion? then Mena is the place for your! Hugely popular with ATV & ORV riders is the Wolf Pen Gap Trails. The system offers 41 miles of trails looping through some of the most rugged and secluded areas of the Ouachita Mountains.

Beginners and expert hikers will find the perfect trail in our neck of the woods. Miles of National and State maintained hiking trails traverse our land, including the largest trail in the State of Arkansas. The Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

From baseball to soccer; football to golf, Mena takes sporting seriously. Visit our 74 acre sports complex, take in a round of golf on one of two beautiful golf courses, or experience our hometown spirit at one of our local football games

Whether you're searching for phat tire trial, a nice scenic road ride or maybe just wanting to cruise around town, you have just discovered why Mena is popular among cyclists of all kinds. We guarantee you will be back time and again.

Choose from five area rivers and find the float or challenge that is right for you. From meandering, peaceful flows to Cossatot's "Devils Hallow", our rivers have just what you are looking for. Cossatot River has been defined as the most challenging whitewater float in Arkansas

There is no better place to enjoy the beautiful rugged landscape and breathtaking views form horseback then the Ouachita National Forest. Equestrians form across the nation visit for the adventure found only in the untouched wilderness.

With the area's abundant lakes, rivers, streams and untouched wildlife areas, anglers and hunters will find paradise in the Ouachitas. Fishing can be enjoyed year-road and hunting is open during specific seasons. Get your Arkansas hunting & fishing license and start enjoying.

If sailing, skiing, tubing, jetboating, or even paddle-boating is oyur style, try one of our five area lakes! You will find that our lakes are unlike any others. Surrounded by mountains and pinetrees, our lakes are among some of the most beautiful in the nation.

Our area is teeming with wildlife! From bobcats, mountain lions, and bears; bald eagles and the beautiful painted-bunting; garfish and even occasional alligator. And if you get far enough back into the forest, you may just get a glimpse of the elusive big foot...who knows.

The Ouachita National Forest offers many target ranges for target and skeet shooting. Hone your skills before the big competition or before heading out into the forest for some hunting. Gun and Hunter safety courses are offered regularly.

Ancient arrowheads, Indian artifacts, clear crystals, diamonds, and maybe...if you're really lucky...even gold! Our land is rich in history and minerals. If you are a 'rockhound', treasures await you in the Ouachitas!