Here is a link to the trail with maps and some links to descriptions and trip reports. The first sections are in Oklahoma and western Arkansas and are also the toughest. There are multiple access points so I'm sure we can find something to suit everyone. I'm good with where ever, so I will let the rest of ya pick. Or if anyone else has suggestions throw them in the hat.
http://www.ouachitamaps.com/OT.html
I've hiked Hwy 27 to Lake Maumelle of the OT except a small section that had been burnt off the week before the hike. I've wanted to do some of the sections on the Ok side. If I can get off from work I'm good for any section.
I just talked to a good friend that may be up for this trip also. He's new to backpacking and hammock camping. He and I did a small trip 2 weeks ago on the Buffalo River Area. We were on a new area that starts at the Maumee river access and goes farther down river. It was a fun hike with great overlooks but we didn't find any spots that looked used for camping. We had to stealth hang both night.
Enough rambling, he was asking how large of a group we would have? He's worried about slowing down the group. I told him I thought it was only @ 3 others going but not sure. Is there anyway we could get a headcount of ppl interested in this hike and also + or - miles planed on hiking each day. Also the area we would be on, just so I can pass it on and see if it's something he feels good with. Thanks
Last thing, I put in for the days off yesterday so hopefully I'll know early this week if I have them off.
So far: Me (hambone), Stogie Bum and Daughter, OgtheKing (pending work schedule).
As far as location and mileage it is still up in the air. I, myself am open to just about any location and can hike at any pace. I am best at suggesting options and letting the group pick.
Okay, I got the days off from work and the thumbs up from my wife. I'm good for any section of the OT or something else if that's what everyone wants. Just looking forward to getting out and hang a few days.
Let me know where and when.
Let's go ahead and plan for Section One of the OT. Talimena State Park to Winding Stairs Campground, 23.7 miles. November 7-9
Okay, that sounds good to me. I'll pass it on to me buddy and see if he's in. I can meet y'all and help shuttle to or from one of the trailheads.
I may have another friend interested in going. It may be up to 3 of us or just me, not sure yet. I'm in ether way, I need a weekend away and can't think of any place I'd rather be then hanging between two trees. I'm going to get my Tim Ernst book on the OT out right now and read up on section 1.
Hey everyone,
I've been offline for a couple of days but Sounds like we have a plan. Already had my daughter take a look at the route and we're excited. We're newbies too, so hope your friend joins us. Will comment more in a couple days.
Okay, great. I sent both of them a link to this thread. Hopefully they'll see your post and that'll encourage them both.
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