Hiking Schedule for 2007-2008 Season
September 15, 2007
Hunts Loop 4.3 miles
We Will meet at the church 8:00AM
From Russellville, Hwy 7 South to Iron Springs Recreational area. 5 miles North of Jessieville and 23 miles North of Hot Springs. This trail is located in the Ouchita National Forest and connects with the Ouchita Trail.
It is a moderate hike with a long draw going up Short Mountain, then begins to level off. From what I understand the draw is the hardest part of the hike. Lots of large old trees, Mosses and leaf off Views.
Bring a Picnic Lunch
October 20, 2007
Tyler Bend Trail System 4.0 miles
RiverView/RockWall Trails Loop
We will meet at the Staggs Home in Dover at 8:00AM
Tyler Bend is located off of Hwy 65 between St. Joe and Marshall, just south of the Hwy 65 Bridge across the Buffalo River. The Hike begins at the Visitors Center.. We will have lunch in either Gilbert if the restaurant is open, or Marshall if it isn’t. The little restaurant in Gilbert is pretty good but sometimes if there is no water in the Buffalo they close.
This trail is rated moderate with some uphill grades
November 17, 2007
Pedestal Rock and Kings Bluff loops 4.3 miles total
meet at the Staggs home 8:00AM
This trail is one of our favorites and should be nice this time of year.
Located in the Ozark National Forest about 6 miles off of Scenic Hwy 7 North of Dover. Turn right on to hwy 16 at the Pelsor Community go about 6 miles. The trail head will be on the right.
After the hike we will make our way back to Dover and have an afternoon lunch at DeWaynes BBQ so bring snacks to hold you over until we make the ride back.
This hike is rated moderate.
HIKES IN THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR BE CANCELED AS THE WEATHER DICTATES.
December 15, 2007
Cove Lake Loop 3.5 miles
meet at the Church at 8:00AM
This trail circles Cove Lake. To get to the Trailhead you will take Hwy 309 South, out of Paris about 9 miles to the lake. Turn left into the parking lot just before you go over the dam.
There is supposed to be good fishing in this lake and some great views.
This hike is rated easy
January 19, 2008
Lake Sylvia Loop Trail 4.1 miles
meet at the Church at 8:00AM
This trail is West of Little Rock and connects with part of the Ouchita Trail and an interpretive trail.Overlooks a spectacular rock canyon and loops back around the shores of Lake Sylvia.
To get to Lake Sylvia take Hwy 10 west out of Little Rock, go past Williams Junction(Hwy 9), then turn west on Hwy 394. This will take you 4 miles to lake Sylvia…..continue on this road which becomes FR#152 to the Ouchita Trailhead( will be on the left just passed the campground turnoff) .
We will stop on the way back in Morrilton and have a late lunch at Yesterday’s
This hike is rated moderate
February 16, 2008
Seven Hollows Loop / Petit Jean Mountain 4.2 miles
Meet at the Church 8:00AM
We will convoy to the Trailhead. This hike is one of our favorites and we haven’t taken it in a couple of years. The leaves will be off so there will be some great views.Going in February it won’t be so hot. There is some up and down walking on this trail but it is rated moderate
Getting back to Russellville, we will have lunch at Western Sizzlin.
March 15, 2008 The Ides of March are upon us!!!!!!!
Mt Magazine Trail
Meet at the Church 8:00AM
One of the trails of Mt. Magazine. Frank will lead us and says this is about a 5 mile hike with some great views. All of the trails of the mountain are wonderful. The leaves will still be off so we will be able to see forever. We will have lunch after the hike at the Mt. Magazine Lodge
This hike is rated moderate
April 19, 2008
Sugar Loaf Mountain / Greers Ferry lake 2.0 miles
We will try again???
Meet at the Church 8:00AM
This hike is on an island in the middle of the lake. Whether we take it or not…. depends on us having someone with a boat to take us across the lake. The water can be choppy and we don’t have enough canoes to get everyone across ,so, I am asking around for people with bass boats or a party barge to get us across……..this is a tentative one…if it doesn’t work out we will still hike, just not at Sugar Loaf. Will keep you posted on the arrrangements.
We will take picnic lunches on this hike
This is rated moderate to hard…because it is a 560ft. Climb to the top…no rock climbing just steadley going up.
May 17, 2008
Burns Park Loop 5miles
meet at the church 8:00AM
This trail is used by the Boy Scouts, it is actually 8.3 miles long but we will take the 5 mile Loop It is an easy trail with sweet smelling blooms along the way. Burns Park is the large city park located just on the edge of North Little Rock. After the hike we will have lunch at; “On The Border in Little Rock” or I am up for suggestions??????
This hike is rated easy
June 21, 2008
Round Top Mountain Loop 3.6 miles 8:00 AM at the Staggs home
or
White Rock Mountian up on the Mulberry 8:00AM at the Church
still work the plans out for one of these hikes will keep up posted on the final arrangements.
All Saints Episcopal Church or the Volunteer leaders are not responsible for any accidents that may occur on these trips. You take responsibility for your own safety. Young people under the age of 16 must have a parent or sponsor accompany them on the hikes. You may be asked to sign a release form before each hike.
For more information or for directions to the Staggs home call: kaye Staggs 479-970-9316 or email: kstaggs724@yahoo.com
This purpose of this hiking group is to enjoy the beauty God has put before us, by learning to stop and smell the roses along the way. We believe in quality not quantity in the miles we walk. We are very relaxed and take our time as we enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors and each others company.
Hope to see all of you on the trail!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love and Gods Peace Kaye
