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Hike FLASH   March 8, 2010

 

GREETINGS HIKERS,

 

Please remember to call or email the hike leaders to let them know that you will be joining thier hike.

 

THIS WEEK:

 

March Overnight:  Ozark Highlands Trail (sect 5)/ Ozark Wilderness Lodge
Tues - Thurs, March 9 - 11

                Hike Leader:  Ben Glazer       525-9725         no e-mail
                Details for this trip were in the Special Hike Flash sent Feb 23.
                Transportation
            Departure:  Tues        8:00 am           HSV West Gate (Hwy 7)
            Return:  Thurs  about 5 pm (unless we decide to stop for dinner)
                Lodging:
                Ozark Wilderness Lodge:  Cost:  $40 / person / night (includes breakfast and dinner)
                Food: 
                                Breakfasts/dinners:   Included with lodging. (Wed and Thurs mornings)
                                Lunch:  On your own.  Bring your trail lunches for Wed/Thurs).

 

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN HIKE (in lieu of overnight to Ozark Highlands)
 
Date:  Thursday, March 11th
 
Hike Lead:  Tom Cornelius - 901-485-1563 or 760-1597 - tomcornelius@cablelynx.com
 
Carpools:
Hot Springs:  8:30 am Desoto Park/Hwy 7 (Carpool Reimbursement - $5)
Hot Springs Village:  9:00 am Village East Gate/Hwy 5 (Reimbursement - $4)
 
Meet at:  Hot Springs Village East Gate/Hwy 5:  9:00 am
 
Bring: Lots of water, insect repellant, good boots and hiking stick(s) and trail lunch
 
Should be back by mid-afternoon
 
Highlights:  Wildcat Mountain Trail is a series of loops off Winona Scenic Drive (FR 132).
It offers of variety of everything from steep climbs, rocky creek crossings, grassy stretches
with views and old, abandoned logging roads.  We may take a spur to Bobcat Point for a panoramic
view.  The trailhead is located approximately 30 miles north of East Gate via Hwy 5, Hwy 9 and
FR 132.

 


Saturday: Arkansas River Trail/Big Dam Bridge (4 miles / Easy)
       Hike Leader: Anita Moore  501-525-3904 or
moore.anita80@yahoo.com
          Carpools:   Hot Springs-- Desoto Park   8:00  (carpool share $7.00)
                            HSV--Cranfords on Hwy 5  8:30  (carpool share $6.00)
           Meet at:    Parking lot nearest the Big Dam Bridge on the south side of the River
                            (access by Rebsamen Park Road)  9:30
        Bring:  Water and snacks
                   This hike will be over the Big Dam Bridge and back on a paved surface.  We will get to
                    enjoy the view from atop the bridge and perhaps see some water birds.  After the hike
                    you may wish to join me for lunch at Shorty Smalls on Rodney Parham or go to one
                    of the other restaurants nearby like Guillermos, Chilis, Olive Garden, or the Lonestar
                    Steakhouse.
         Should be back by:  mid-afternoon

 

 

 

See You on the Trails,

Ouachita Mountain Hikers