Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area

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Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area
Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area
Location Le Flore County, Oklahoma, U.S.
Nearest city Talihina, Oklahoma
Area 26,445 acres (107.02 km²)
Established October 18, 1988
Governing body United States Forest Service

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area located within the Ouachita National Forest. State Highway 1, known as the Talimena Scenic Byway in this area, bisects the recreation area. Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and the nearby Upper Kiamichi River and Black Fork Mountain Wilderness areas were created by an act of Congress on October 18, 1988.

A 45 mile (72 kilometer) section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail passes through the recreation area providing for diverse hiking opportunities. Other activities include camping, fishing, hunting, and hang-gliding.

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