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Adkins Creek Hike, Saturday, March 6, 2021 Day, Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Name of Hike: Adkins Canyon Location: Upper Buffalo Wilderness near Fallsville AR and Dahl Memorial Trailhead Type of Hike: Dayhike, bushwhack, loop
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Adkins Creek Hike, Saturday, March 6, 2021
Day, Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021
Name of Hike: Adkins Canyon
Location: Upper Buffalo Wilderness near Fallsville AR and Dahl Memorial Trailhead
Type of Hike: Dayhike, bushwhack, loop with some old forest road
Hiking Distance: 5.1 miles
Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 400-500 ft
Rating: Difficult, due to wet crossings, undergrowth, steep scrambling, rock hopping, and absence of trail.
Features: This is a spectacular area in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness. From the Dahl Memorial Trailhead, we will follow old forest road and then drop into the drainage of Adkins Creek to see Leaning Log Falls and Adkins Canyon Falls. From Adkins Falls, we follow Adkins Creek another half-mile to its mouth with the Upper Buffalo River which is a scenic but very rugged area with bluffs, drop-offs, rock-hopping, and interesting fissures. From the Buffalo, we will return to the Leaning Log area, and from there, we will climb straight up to the top of the ridge where there is an old hand-dug well and follow old forest road back to the trailhead. For more info see Tim Ernst (Arkansas Waterfalls, 16-19).
Hike Leader: Rick Pendley (contact hike leader for more info)
Telephone & Email: 479-283-0716 (M); or rickpendley@yahoo.com
Meeting Place and Time:
- Meet at First Care Medical Center South in Fayetteville at the intersection of Huntsville Road (AR Hwy 16) and Crossover Road (AR Hwy 265) for caravanning and a 7:30 a.m. departure; or
- Meet at the Dahl Memorial east of Fallsville AR on AR Hwy 16 at 9:10 a.m.
- Car-caravaning means we drive in our own cars as a group to the trailhead
Comments: Wear a mask and plan to social distance. Bring water, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots. Bushwhacks are non-trail hikes which are generally more difficult than trail hikes. If you have never done a bushwhack hike, contact the hike leader first to find out about the challenges of the hike. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are not allowed on difficult hikes. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet_rev4.pdf to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
Links to Pictures of recent OSHC hikes can be seen on the Ozark Society Website at www.ozarksociety.net Go to Chapters & Activities/Highlands Chapter and look for Frank Millett’s and Luke Parsch’s Flickr websites links.
Future hikes:
Saturday, March 13 – Luke Parsch will lead a hike from Whitely Trailhead to the Hedges Homesite and the Buffalo
Saturday, March 20 – Tom Perry will lead a hike at Mount Magazine, highest place in Arkansas.
Thank you hike leaders and hikers. If you have ideas for a hike or would like to lead a hike please contact me
judi nail
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Organizer
Judi NailHighlands Chapter Outings Co-Chairjnail1113@gmail.com
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The water was too high last year, lets see if we have better luck. We will follow the Little Missouri Trail down to the Winding Stair. The area is an
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The water was too high last year, lets see if we have better luck. We will follow the Little Missouri Trail down to the Winding Stair. The area is an exposed rock river bottom where Native Americans made hard rock products that have been found all over the South. Be at Chik-fil-A near Bass Pro at 7:30 to carpool down or be at Albert Pike by 9:45. You will need boots, lunch and water. You may want to bring water shoes as well. This hike will not need a shuttle.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
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Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month
Event Details
Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December). Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows. Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
sat20mar9:30 AM5:00 PMDay Hike - west trail Shores Lake to White Rock9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Steve Heye will be leading a Day Hike on the west loop trail from Shores Lake to White Rock Mt. The hike will be a little over six miles and
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Steve Heye will be leading a Day Hike on the west loop trail from Shores Lake to White Rock Mt. The hike will be a little over six miles and will gain 1600 feet. The hike has two waterfalls along the way.
Meet at the White Rock Campground at 9:30. Bring a lunch, boots and water. Call or email Steve if you are coming.
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
fri26marAll Dayfri02aprBuffalo River Trail Work Week Mar 26-Apr 2(All Day) Tyler Bend Campground
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The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April
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The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April 2. We’ll be camping at Tyler Bend, as usual, but will be following a pandemic protocol like we did for the Fall ’20 work session. Whether you join us for a day, the weekend, or the whole week, there is a wide variety of work to be done so there’s something for everyone. Contact me at mereed@runbox.com for additional information.
Michael Reed, Buffalo River Trail Coordinator
Time
March 26 (Friday) - April 2 (Friday)
Location
Tyler Bend Campground
Organizer
Mike Reedmereed@runbox.com
april
fri26marAll Dayfri02aprBuffalo River Trail Work Week Mar 26-Apr 2(All Day) Tyler Bend Campground
Event Details
The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April
Event Details
The reroute at Little Rocky Creek was approved right before Thanksgiving so that construction will be the primary focus for the spring work session which is scheduled for March 26-April 2. We’ll be camping at Tyler Bend, as usual, but will be following a pandemic protocol like we did for the Fall ’20 work session. Whether you join us for a day, the weekend, or the whole week, there is a wide variety of work to be done so there’s something for everyone. Contact me at mereed@runbox.com for additional information.
Michael Reed, Buffalo River Trail Coordinator
Time
March 26 (Friday) - April 2 (Friday)
Location
Tyler Bend Campground
Organizer
Mike Reedmereed@runbox.com
thu01apr9:30 AM3:00 PMDay Hike Ouachita Trail - Hwy. 270 to Queen Wilhelmina9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Steve Heye will be leading a day hike in the Ouachita Trail from Hwy. 270 access lot to the Wilhelmina Lodge. The hike is 5.2 miles and gains 900’ in
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Steve Heye will be leading a day hike in the Ouachita Trail from Hwy. 270 access lot to the Wilhelmina Lodge. The hike is 5.2 miles and gains 900’ in elevation.
Be at the Hwy. 270 Lot at 9:30. Bring a lunch, good shoes and water. Contact Steve before you come. Heye@aristotle.net
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
fri09apr(apr 9)4:00 PMsun11(apr 11)12:00 PMBayou Chapter - Petit Jean4:00 PM - 12:00 PM (11)
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Sherri Teer Sherriteer@gmail.com is leading a hiking and camping event at Petit Jean State Park. We will be there from Friday evening April 9th until Sun morning,
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Time
9 (Friday) 4:00 PM - 11 (Sunday) 12:00 PM
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We stay close to home and will explore the state park north of Conway. We will hike the 3.5 mile Huckleberry Trail around the lake and then take a half
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We stay close to home and will explore the state park north of Conway. We will hike the 3.5 mile Huckleberry Trail around the lake and then take a half mile walk over to the Woolly Cabin, built in 1832. Bring good shoes and a snack. Should see some early wildflowers and migratory birds. Be at the park visitor center by 9 am. Take US 65 north of Greenbrier and follow the signs.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
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Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month
Event Details
Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December). Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows. Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
may
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Spend a spring day walking on a historic bridge and having lunch on Beale Street. Its been one of our favorite hikes even though its urban. We will start from
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Spend a spring day walking on a historic bridge and having lunch on Beale Street. Its been one of our favorite hikes even though its urban. We will start from the West Memphis end of the bridge and cross over the big muddy and make our way to Beale in time for lunch. We will meet at the trail head off Exit 1 of I-55 in W. Memphis. Take I-55 towards Memphis. After exiting, take a left to Dacus Lake Rd. to the parking. Be there by 10:45. It is a 2 ¼ hour drive from Little Rock. Hike begins at 10:45, bring good shoes and some water. Great Hotels nearby in West Memphis.
Time
(Saturday) 10:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Organizer
Steve HeyePhone: 501.455.2210 - Email: heye@aristotle.net
Event Details
Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month
Event Details
Our monthly meetings are now being held at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December). Program starts at 6:30 pm and business meeting follows. Plan to join us after the meeting for pizza and socializing.
Time
(Tuesday) 1:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Location
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
150 Eagle Bend Point
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