Loop the Lake

The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce presents a wonderful opportunity to Love Our Outdoor Paradise! February 1st registration/check in will begin at 10am and the race will begin at 11am.  We have reserved February 8th, as a backup date, in case the weather prevents the event on the 1st. 

A day of running/walking beginning at the Tompkins Bend Trailhead of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOVIT) and end at the playground area. There will be one stopping point- Homestead Trailhead-that is a takeout point with a parking area between the Tompkins Bend and Denby Point trailheads, which is 2 miles, or you can continue on to Denby Point Trailhead, an additional 3 miles. The area is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is OLD HWY 270. Look for signs posted for the run. Registration will be set up 500 ft down OLD HWY 270, at the pavilion. Parking will be at that location and along the road. 

• The course will be on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, a single track foot path. This contains no significant creek crossings.
• Aid: There will be an aid station set up along the trail; they will have water, along with other goodies. Drop bag service will be available.
• If you are tackling the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail 100K/100M race, this could be a moment for you to enjoy part of the trail before the BIG Event!

Call the Mount Ida Area Chamber at 870-867-2723 or text Shona Stroud at 870-635-2775 for more information.