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OHTA – White Rock Mountain Basecamp ’14
For the third year in a row the Ozark Highlands Trail Association set up a base camp at White Rock Mountain, from which a full assault on a summer’s worth of brush could be launched.
Wilderness First Aid – take 2
My Wilderness First Aid certification from the Red Cross expired but I got re-certified this weekend through classes with Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators. I really liked the way the information was presented and the hands-on approach. The fact that … Continue reading
Cove Lake Loop
The Cove Lake Loop makes its way around the lake in the Cove Lake Recreation Area a couple miles north of Mt Magazine. The length is either 2.8 or 3.7 miles, depending on whether you take the longer route via … Continue reading
Mount Magazine – Dripping Spring Trail
Mount Magazine’s Dripping Spring Trail begins at the end of the road in the Brown’s Spring campground and runs about 2 miles along the north rim before intersecting Tower Road near the west end of the plateau. I suspect it’s … Continue reading
Lake Sylvia Loop
The Lake Sylvia Loop is a 4.1 mile trail in the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area a bit south of Perryville, Ark. It is mostly out in the woods, with only a short segment anywhere close to the lake. The southern … Continue reading
Petit Jean State Park – Cedar Creek, Cedar Falls, Canyon, and Bear Cave Trails
This is a summary of 2 recent trips to Petit Jean State Park to hike some trails I didn’t cover on the first visit, plus a bit of volunteer work.
Sam’s Throne
No, not a Walmart story! Sam’s Throne is basically a rocky knob on the east side of the Big Creek valley. It has sheer bluffs on all sides that are probably 40-60′ high and has some great views in all … Continue reading
Mount Magazine trails
Mount Magazine State Park features a collection of trails that encircle much of the rim and are interconnected so you can arrange a hike of varying lengths. The best for scenic vistas is the Benefield East Loop with the North … Continue reading
Petit Jean State Park – Seven Hollows Trail and other attractions
Petit Jean State Park – Arkansas’ first state park and widely considered its crown jewel – is about 25 miles south east of Russellville. It’s close enough to me now and has enough trail mileage that I’m sure it will … Continue reading
Buffalo River Trail building – Fall 2014 kickoff
Work on the Buffalo River Extension of the Ozark Highlands Trail resumes October 13 and is expected to continue through November 14. We’ll be operating from Tyler Bend again and will be filling some gaps in the trail east of … Continue reading
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