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Hike Flash for week of February 5, 2012

 

Welcome to new members Warren Taylor and Dan Lucas.  Hope to see you on the trails.

               

For those who saw the front page of the Sentinel Record on Saturday, Jim Gifford was NOT injured in the accident shown.  He would like to assure everyone that he is fine and plans to hike next week.  His car was not so lucky.  Jim would also like to thank all those who have shown concern.

 

Here are the hikes for this week.  Always contact the hike leader if you plan to hike.  All times are departure times.

 

Thursday  February 9, 2012

 

HIKE:                HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, 7/8 miles - Moderate

                        Hike in lieu of over night hike to Robber's Cave

 

HIKE LEADER:     Joy Linker  501-915-8066, joylinker888@yahoo.com

 

MEET AT:           8:30am Gulpha Gorge Campground, north-side near Amphitheater, Gorge Road, Hwy 70B

CARPOOL:  Hot Springs Village:  8:00am

                        West Gate -  (Route 7 entrance), Cordoba Center, (Bank of America and Century 21)  OR

                        East Gate -   leave from parking lot across from Route 5 Shell station

                        CARPOOL DONATION:  $3.00

 

                        Hot Springs Residents: 8:30am -  Meet at trail head at Gulpha Gorge Campground

 

BRING:              Water, hiking sticks, hiking boots and snacks for 3/4 hour hike.

 

DESCRIPTION:    We will hike a figure 8 loop crossing several trails with varying elevation along the Hot Springs Mountain.

The views of Hot Springs, especially from Goat Rock, are wonderful.  Starting at Gulpha Gorge,

we will climb up the Dead Chief Trail then along the Hot Springs Mountain Trail to the gazebo,

just below the tower.  From there we will cross over to the Goat Rock Trail and round our way back

 with a few twists and turns for almost 8 miles.

                            Should finish up by early afternoon.

 

NOTE:               Bathrooms are located at the Gulpha Gorge Campground and another one 2 miles into the hike off Shortcut Trail.

 Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

 

Saturday, February 11th, Gulpa Gorge Clean-up, 9 a.m.

 

Leader:              Joe Breashears 501-262-9871 Email breashearsjoe@yahoo.com.  Note: it is not necessary to

 contact Joe beforehand.  Come on out and help.

                               

 

 Meet at the picnic area nearest the entrance of Gulpa Gorge Camp Ground. 

 

                       

 

See You on the Trails,
Ouachita Mountain Hikers