Name of hike:  Waterfalls of Boen Gulf including Magnolia Falls

Location:  Upper Buffalo Wilderness, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas

Day, Date: Wednesday, February 16

Type of hike:  Dayhike, old road, well worn social trails,

Hiking Distance:  3+ miles

Elevation gain/loss:  226 ft

Rating:  easy

Features:  This is a beautiful and dramatic area with waterfalls,  huge rocks, a beautiful bluff line.  The plan is to visit Magnolia Falls, Woodboys Falls, Stahle Falls, and Hadlock Cascades

Hike Leader: Jack Mabry Birthday Hike

Telephone and Email:  816-896-5074, jackmabry61@gmail.com

Meeting Place and Time: Kings River Country Store, Marble at 9:00 am or Boen Gulf Access at trailhead at 9:45 am (see map)

Comments:  Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes.  Hiking poles will be helpful.  No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and 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.

 

Hiking List:

January 8 – Barbara Fell, belated 18th Annual Lake Fayetteville Loop hike

January 15 – Luke Parsch, Markham Hill and Wilson Springs Preserve (cancelled due to weather)

January 22 – Peggy Bulla, Erbie Area Double Loop Hike, BNR

January 29 – Terry Fredrick, Pine Hollow and Round Rocks, Upper Buffalo Wilderness

February 5 – Luke Parsch, Markham Hill and Wilson Springs Preserve (cancelled due to weather)

February 12 – Luke Parsch, Markham Hill and Underwood Undeveloped Park

February 16 – Jack Mabry, Magnolia Falls and Boen Gulf, Upper Buffalo Wilderness

February 19 – Norma Senyard, Hawk Hollow, Upper Buffalo wilderness

February 26 – JB Clark will lead a hike to be determined

March 1 – Luke Parsch, BRT Ponca LWB to Steele Creek Return, BNR

March 1- Judi Nail, Centerpoint Trailhead to Goat Trail Return, Ponca Wilderness, BNR

March 5 – Tom Perry, destination to be determined

March 12 – Rodger Keesee, destination to be determined

March 13

March 19 – Lowell Collins, Smith Creek Preserve

March 26 – Cane Hill

April 2

April 9

April 16 (April 17th is Easter)

April 23

April 30