Packing List
Itinerary
Weather
Guides for this trip
Cost
Important Note
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Packing List
Itinerary
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Fly or drive into Little Rock, AR (LIT). The best arrival time is between 9AM - 1PM, However,
if you have had your virtual shakedown and can save a substantial amount on your flight by
arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so. If you are driving,
please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like us to make arrangements for your car.
Call for a free airport shuttle that will pick you up and take you to
our local hotel TBD, which will be our base of operations.
Although you have already had the online equipment shakedown. We will ask questions about your stuff
and try to economize the weight while making sure you are outfitted properly
and prepared for the elements.
Make Your Own Trail mix bar from our selection of nuts, fruits and sweets (as well as jerky
and trail bars)
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Go to
Ozark Outdoor Supply
5514 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR to pick up any equipment participants forgot or still need. Open until 6PM
We will place all your off-trail stuff in storage for the week.
Please keep this to a small amount
Shuttle to AR-298,
IRONS FORK RECREATION AREA & CAMPGROUND,
Jessieville, AR 71949, 501-767-2101, which should take about an hour and a half
Along the way, go out for dinner at a local restaurant (Cost of dinner not included in trip cost)
Camp at Irons Fork for the night
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Shuttle (or possibly walk) 4.0 miles to the Ouachita Trailhead at AR-298, elevation 800'
There is no reliable water at Blue Mountain Shelter, so carry 8 liters today.
Hike 4.4 miles to Blue Mountain Shelter, elevation 1500'
Camp at Blue Mountain Shelter, elevation 1500'
Miles today: 4.4. Total miles: 4.4 (or 8.4)
Possible bailout: Route 298
Monday, October 30, 2023
Hike 4.6 miles to Ouachita Pinnacle, highest point on the hike with great views, elevation 2000'
Hike 3.0 miles to Big Bear Shelter, elevation 1300'
Camp at Big Bear Shelter, elevation 1300'
Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 12.0 (or 16.0)
Possible bailout: Forest Road 107
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Hike 7.6 miles to Moonshine Shelter, elevation 1400'
Camp at Moonshine Shelter, elevation 1400'
Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 19.6 (or 23.6)
Possible bailout: Forest Road 122 or Route 7
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hike 2.0 miles to Route 7, the only paved road we'll pass, elevation 1000'
Hike 5.0 miles to Sugar Creek, elevation 1050'
Fill water here as the water at tonight's shelter is a shallow, gnarly pond. Treatable
if necessary, but not particularly appetizing.
Hike 2.0 miles to Oak Mountain Shelter, elevation 1750'
Camp at Oak Mountain Shelter, elevation 1750'
Miles today: 9.0. Total miles: 28.6 (or 32.6)
Possible bailout: Highway 7
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Hike 1.4 miles to the Flatside Wilderness, elevation 1600'
Hike 6.2 miles to Crystal Prong, elevation 1200'
Dispersed camp near Crystal Prong practicing Leave No Trace, elevation 1200'
Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 36.2 (or 40.2)
Possible bailout: Forest Road 132
Friday, November 3, 2023
Hike 4,2 miles to the Flatside Pinnacle and Flatside Wilderness, elevation 1500’
Great views of Forked Mountain from Flatside Pinnacle
Hike 3.3 miles to Brown Creek Shelter, elevation 950'
There is no water at the shelter. The next water is 0.6 miles further at Brown Creek
Camp at Brown Creek Shelter, elevation 950'
Miles today: 7.5. Total miles: 43.7 (or 47.7)
Possible bailout: Forest Road 805 or 94
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Hike 4.9 miles to Lake Sylvia, Route 324, elevation 800'
End of hiking
The shuttle comes to pick us up
Go for a mineral bath at
Quapaw Historic Bathhouse,
for a relaxing soak in the communal bath area (included). Other services such as massage and private baths available at
your own expense.
Shuttle to hotel in Little Rock
TBD
"After" body composition measurements taken
Dinner and awards Ceremony (Dinner cost not included in trip price)
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Either take the hotel's free Airport Shuttle or we will drop you off at the
airport or we will pay for a shared cab/Uber
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