On Saturday,  April 20, 2024 Mike McKinnon will lead a hike to Thunder Canyon aka Fantasy Falls.  We will meet up with Mike at JB’s Trading Company in Compton, Arkansas (this is on Highway 43 nine miles north of Ponca) at 10:00.  When parking at the JB Trading Company at Compton, please park on the left of the parking area. We will take as few cars as possible down to Broadwater Hollow.  On this hike we will visit Broadwater Hollow Falls, Paige Falls, and will then follow the Cecil Cove Trail crossing the creek several times to get to where we will go to find Thunder Canyon.  Please note that the trail to Thunder Canyon, aka Fantasy Falls, is difficult and usually very slick-but Mike has a plan for the slick parts.  This will be an exciting day.

Date:  Saturday, April 20, 2024

Name of Hike:  Thunder Canyon, aka Fantasy Falls

Location:  Cecil Cove in Buffalo National River, between Compton and Erbie

Type of Hike:  Trail and social trail

Hiking Distance: 6 miles

Elevation Gain:  400 feet

Rating:  Moderate to difficult due to distance, stream crossings, and slippery terrain.

Features:  This hike will take hikers past Paige and Broadwater Hollow Falls, then to Cecil Cove Trail, there will be creek crossings, and on to Fantasy Falls.  There is a lot to experience on this hike-waterfalls, cave entrances, wildflowers and Cecil Creek.

Hike leader:  Mike McKinnon

Telephone and email:  479-806-2652  or  mikemckinnon@gmail,com

Meeting Place and Time:

• Meet for carpooling at Root School, 1529 E Mission Blvd in Fayetteville for an 8:15 AM departure; or,
• Meet at 9:00 AM at Kings River Country Store in Marble AR; or,
• Meet at 10:00 AM JB’s Trading Post in Compton AR on Highway 43

Comments:  Bring water, snacks, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and a hiking stick, and wear comfortable hiking boots/shoes.  No pets are allowed on any hikes.  Children under 12 years are discouraged and minors must be accompanied by a guardian.  Participants are required to sign a Liability Release sheet at the trail head to take part in any Ozark Society outing.  Everyone is welcome to hike with the OS, whether an Ozark Society member or not.    See:   http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet_re

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.

Judi Nail

Outings CoChair

870 421 6824

jnail1113@gmail.com