OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OHT, Cherry Bend to White Rock, November 2-3. Part two of our end-to-end hike series. Come join us to visit such scenic spots as Spirits Creek, White Rock Mountain, and a historic railroad bed on this medium-rated hike of 18.9 miles. Brad Davenport will lead. Give him a call at 479-996-4649 to sign up.

WORK TRIP ON OHT, November 9. Join us for a day of trail maintenance on a part of the OHT that needs some extra attention. Give Roy Senyard a call at 479-587-0200 for location and to sign up. Bring work gloves, lunch and water. No experience is necessary!

DAYHIKE AT LAKE WILSON, November 10. This 2.5 mile easy hike is perfect for kids and families. Meet at the trailhead at 1:00pm. For directions or more information call Bobby Shepperd at 479-442-5770.

OHTA GENERAL MEETING, November 10, 7:00pm in Fayetteville (location is between Hobby Lobby and Blockbuster Video at 3114 N. College Ave.). Our program will be given by Rick Spicer from the Pack Rat. He will present a slide show on Backpacking the Orient, and we will take a look at the culture and landscape of modern China. We'll have some great refreshments too. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 870-861-5536 for more info or directions.

DAYHIKE FROM COVE LAKE TO MT. MAGAZINE, November 16.  This 10+ mile hike is rated medium to difficult. Meet at the Mt. Magazine Visitor Center at 8:30am. For more information call Jimmie Adams at 501-982-6690.

OTTERS KIDS DAYHIKE AT DEVIL'S DEN, November 17. This 1.5 mile easy hike is a perfect outing for those first time hikers. Plenty to see and explore. Bring a flashlight if you want to go into the short Devil's Den cave. Meet at the Devil's Den trailhead (next to the bridge) at 2:00pm.  Pam Ernst will lead. Call her at 870-861-5536 for more info.

DAYHIKE TO HEMMED-IN HOLLOW, November 23. This hike will take you from Compton to Hemmed-In Hollow, then out to Center Point Trailhead. This  8 mile hike is rated difficult with spectacular scenery. Meet at Root School at 7:30am or at the Center Point Trailhead at 9:00am. For directions or more info call Jeff Montgomery at 479-571-4052.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE, Ponca to Erbie, November 30-December 1.  Join us for a medium/difficult overnight hike of 17.4 miles through the Ponca Wilderness Area.  Bob and Dawna Robinson will lead. Give them a call at 479-783-6319 to sign up.

OHTA MEETING MOUNTAIN HOME
 Thursday, December 5th, 7pm at the Corps of Engineers Office, 324 W.
7th St.  Jon Hiser will present "What You Need to Carry in a Pocket
Survial Kit."  Call Wylaine Korbelik at 870-499-7315.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OHT, Cherry Bend to Lick Branch, December 7-8. Part three of our end-to-end hike series. Come join us as we visit the highest point on the OHT (Hare Mtn.) and the Marinoni Scenic area. This 19.3 mile hike is rated medium/difficult. Brad Davenport will lead. Give him a call at 479-996-4649 to sign up.

OHTA GENERAL MEETING & X-MAS PARTY, December 8, 7:00pm in Fayetteville (location is between Hobby Lobby and Blockbuster Video at 3114 N. College Ave.). Our program will be given by Sara Allen from the Pack Rat. She will present a slide show entitled Fire, Dust, and Crystal Blue Waters - a month on the John Muir Trail. Please bring a tasty treat to share with everyone!  Call  870-861-5536 for info or directions.

WORK TRIP ON OHT, December 14. Join us for a day of trail maintenance on a part of the OHT that needs some extra attention. Give Roy Senyard a call at 479-587-0200 for location and to sign up. Bring work gloves, lunch and water. No experience is necessary!

DAYHIKE FROM WALKER ROAD TO PONCA on the BRT, December 21.  Views of huge bluffs, a beautiful valley, and maybe even some elk are things you'll see on this hike on the Buffalo River Trail. Join us for this medium/difficult 9 mile hike. Meet at the Ponca low water bridge at 8:30am.  Dean LaGrone will lead. Give him a call at 479-750-2550 for info.

OTTERS KIDS DAYHIKE AT TANYARD CREEK, December 28. This easy hike of 1 to 2 miles is right in the middle of Bella Vista and is perfect for getting out of the house for an afternoon in the great outdoors with your entire family. Bring a snack and water for our break by a waterfall. Meet at the trailhead at 11:00am. Call Pam Ernst at 870-861-5536 for info.

CAR CAMP & DAYHIKE, Ozark Campground then hike to Goat Bluff, Dec. 31-January 1.  Join us for a bit of car camping at the Ozark Campground, and a swim, yes...a swim the next morning. It is the annual polar bear plunge to welcome in the new year. The dayhike will be from Erbie Campground over to Goat Bluff, rated easy.  Bob and Dawna Robinson will lead. Give them a call at 479-783-6319 for more info.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OHT, Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road, January 4-5.
Part four of our end-to-end hike series. Come join us to visit the Lynn Hollow Waterfall area and much more. This hike is 14.6 miles and is rated medium.  Kerry Coe will lead. Give him a call at 318-668-1162 to sign up.

OHT CONSTRUCTION TRIPS CONTINUE.
We will base camp at the Blanchard Springs Campground Group site #1 (hot showers available!). If you have any questions e-mail [email protected] (or call any of the leaders). Also visit the OHTA web site at www.HikeArkansas.com for the most current construction news and updates, including a map of the progress. Be sure to check with a trip leader to sign up before the trip - best to call on Thursday night.
Duane & Judy Woltjen, 479-521-7032,
Bob & Dawna Robinson, 470-783-6319
Dave & Annie Turner, 870-352-7321
Dale Oliver, 479-571-8862
Scott Covington, 479-571-3196
November 1-3 Led by Dale Oliver, Scott Covington
November 8-10 Led by the Turners & Robinsons
November 15-17 Led by the Woltjens
November 22-24 Led by the Robinsons, Scott Covington
Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Led by the Turners & Woltjens
December 7-8 Led by the Robinsons, Scott Covington
December 14-15 Led by the Woltjens, Dale Oliver
 
 
 

THANKS FOR READING, and have a great fall!    ---Tim Ernst, editor