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Beech Creek National Scenic Area is a federally designated National Scenic Area within Ouachita National Forest near Big Cedar, Oklahoma, USA. The scenic area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. The scenic area includes of hiking trails, some on former roads. The original designated area, the Beech Creek Botanical Area, remains, conserving mature beech trees near the headwaters of Beech Creek.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Beech Creek National Scenic Area & Botanical Area )〕 The National Scenic Area was established by Public Law 100-499, known as the "Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and Wilderness Area Act", designating about as the Beech Creek Botanical Area in 1988,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Public Law 100-499 )〕 and was expanded and designated Beech Creek National Scenic Area in 2007. The trail system totals about , with several different sections and varying degrees of difficulty for hikers:〔( "Ouachita National Forest." ) Retrieved September 14, 2014.〕 *Beech Creek Trail generally follows Beech Creek, sometimes at the edge and sometimes farther away. It is considered an easy trail for from the end of Forest Road K68A to the area known as the "Cascades". *Turkey Snout Loop follows a small tributary of Beech Creek, over relatively rugged terrain. It is not recommended fort inexperienced backpackers. *''Walnut Mountain Loop'' is suitable for experienced backpackers. *Blue Bouncer Loop is the most difficult hike and is recommended for experienced backpackers. There are no restrooms along the trails nor are there any campsites. Motorized vehicles and either pack or saddle animals are prohibited on the trails. Mountain bikes are not prohibited, but may be difficult to use because the trails are very narrow. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Beech Creek National Scenic Area」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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