On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Highlands Chapter is invited to help with trail maintenance on the Buffalo River Trail. Mike Reed is in charge of the maintenance and has a beautiful 2 mile section for us to work on. We will meet Ken Leonard at Pruitt Trailhead at 10:00 am and he will assist us in what needs to be done. Ken has asked participants to contact him, email or text, by Wednesday, March 20th. More detail and contact information below.
This Week’s Outing: Trail Maintenance on the Buffalo River Trail
Day, Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Activity: Trail Maintenance
Leader: Ken Leonard, please contact if you plan to come by Wednesday, March 20
Telephone, email: 479-366-9929 or kenleonard57@gmail.com
Meeting Time and Place: Saturday, March 23, 2024
- Meet at Root School, 1529 E Mission Blvd Fayetteville AR for car-pooling for an 8:00 am departure; or,
- Meet at 8:45 am at the King’s River Country Store, Marble AR; or,
- Meet at 10:00 am at the Buffalo River Trailhead at the AR Hwy 7 Bridge at Pruitt AR, five miles north of Jasper AR
- Click on “Location” below or see Buffalo River Trailhead – Pruitt – Google Maps
Plan: We will start at Pruitt Trailhead and work going upstream
Tools to Bring: Loppers and hand pruning saws
Comments: Bring water, lunch, rain gear, bug spray, gloves, and wear hiking boots. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet_rev4.pdf at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
Let me know if you would like to lead a hike or have ideas for future hikes.
Judi Nail
Outings CoChair
870 421 6824
jnail1113@gmail.com