I am planning a quick overnight trip of the Butterfield Hiking Trail at Devils Den State Park. I will arrive early Saturday morning, hike in around 8-10 miles and set up camp overnight by the creek. Plan to be back at the trail head by noon on Sunday. Sunshine both days with a low of 31F Saturday night.
If anyone wants to join, you are most welcome. Link Below
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/t...d-hiking-trail
Dang, I have to go out of town for a wedding, or I would’ve taken you up on that! I love the Butterfield. The junction camp is a nice spot for hanging, about the halfway point. Lee Creek is really cool, and you might see some ice formations on the bluffs and overhangs.
I hiked the Shores Lake/White Rock loop last weekend, had an overnight low of 16!
Have a good time.
Sorry I will miss you Baldknobber!Originally Posted by baldknobber
I will check out Junction Camp this time around. I stayed at Rock Hole Camp last time but it was too congested. Fortunately, there probably won't be too many over-nighters this time around due to the lower temps. I hear there are some good sites at Junction.
If any of you make it to the BHT, check out Junction Camp. It is about a 1/4 mile off trail but well worth the walk. Once you get to where the 2 creeks merge, keep walking down the trail about an 1/8 of a mile and you will come to an absolutely perfect hammock camping spot. Right on the water and plenty of downed trees for fire wood. I believe this trip was the best I've ever been on.
Yep, I know that spot well. The Butterfield is a nice trail to hike in the winter, for the views and lack of crowds! The spring brings lots of hikers, especially scout troops. Glad you enjoyed your trip.
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