Date:  Saturday, November 29, 2025

Name of Hike:  Family Friendly Lake Wilson Loop on the Joe Clark Trail

Meeting Place & Time:  The pavilion next to the Lake Wilson parking area for a 9:00 a.m. start.

Location: 4668 S Lake Wilson Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Type of Hike: Dayhike, Trail

Hiking Distance:  2.1 miles more or less

Total Elevation Gain/Loss:  less than 200 feet

 Rating:  Easy to Moderate, due to some narrow paths through rock formations, which could be challenging after a rain.

Features:  Most Ozark Society hikes are for adult hikers, but this one is for kids and family members of all ages. The outing aims to introduce youngsters to the pleasures of fresh air, exercise and natural beauty, and to enjoy the company of fellow hikers. The Joe Clark Trail at Lake Wilson was created by the Ozark Society in 1995 and is easily accessed south of Fayetteville. The hike tracks the border of the lake through hardwood forest and is short enough for most young legs to handle. Leader Shari Withey will offer a short orientation. She says, “Depending on the skill level that arrives we can do a full hike around the lake which takes about 2 hours or a more simple hike to the far south side w/ a stop at the rocky creek bed for a snack break or explore up the rocky dry bed. Either way we will be done before noon, so families can get back to other activities. I want fun and success on this simple little hike so folks can get just a taste of our group offerings.”

Hike Leader:  Shari Withey, 479-442-6511 or email at willowbendgarden@aol.com

Meeting Place & Time:  The pavilion next to the Lake Wilson parking area for a 9:00 a.m. start.

Google Map to Lake Wilson:  Click on “Location” below.

Comment:  Adult guardians bringing kids should make sure they have walking shoes for the rocky trail, water and snacks. Backpacks to carry or store rain gear, gloves and a jacket would be helpful. Pets aren’t allowed on Ozark Society hikes but we may encounter dogs. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian.  Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. We look out for each other, but hikers/adult guardians are responsible for their own safety and that of kids in their charge. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

Steve Singleton

Fall Outings Chair

Ozark Society Highlands Chapter

Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July.  Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.  The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.

Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing.  Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112

Everyone is welcome to join us for a 3.5 mile walk to start 2026 off right. We will walk from Compton Gardens through Crystal Bridges campus to the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Alice L Walton School of Medicine and return through the North Forest at Crystal Bridges.

Bring water, sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. You will warm up walking.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a 3.5 mile walk to start 2026 off right. We will walk from Compton Gardens through Crystal Bridges campus to the Heartland Whole Health Institute and the Alice L Walton School of Medicine and return through the North Forest at Crystal Bridges.

Bring water, sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. You will warm up walking.

Monthly meetings of the Pulaski Chapter are on the first Tuesday of the month, except no meeting in July.  Most meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at 7pm in a classroom on the east side of the building.  The September meeting is a potluck usually held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park at the large pavilion on the Maumelle River and the December meeting is a potluck held at a member home.

Monthly meetings start at 6:30pm and typically have a speaker, a business meeting, event notices, discussion and socializing.  Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Pt., Bossier City, LA 71112