2015 hikes and photos
3/3/15, Tuesday
Crystal Bridges, Spring kick-off hike
8:30 at Bella Vista Harp's upper lot
Meet at gravel parking lot, NE “A” Street & Tiger Blvd.
Departure time: 9:00 am. Easy hike w/some hills
Lunch: Pedaler’s Pub, 410 S.W. “A” Street, Bentonville. http://www.pedalerspub.com/
3/8/15, Sunday
Kick-off Social
3/12/15, Thursday
Boston Mountain Loop Trail; Lake Ft. Smith State Park
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 8:30 am. Carpool to park hdqtrs. 63 miles.
Easy w/moderate climbs. 3-3.5 miles/ 2 hours. (Some may do shorter hikes after lunch).
Lunch: Grandma’s House Cafe
3/18/15, Wednesday Cancelled due to weather
Clear Creek Trail; Fayetteville
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 8:30 am. Carpool to Lake Fayetteville Picnic area.
Easy paved newer portion of Greenway trail. 3.5 miles/ 2 hours
Lunch: Golden Corral
3/28/15, Saturday
Lost Bridge Trail; Beaver Lake area
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 8:30 am. Carpool to Garfield via U.S. 62, then Highway 127 E., 7 miles to park/campground.
Easy to moderate w/some climbing. 2.5-3 hours; 5.3 miles.
Lunch: Short Stop in Garfield
3/31/15, Tuesday
Hawksbill Crag/Ponca, Steel Creek (Two possible hikes, daytrip)
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 8:00 am. Carpool to Ponca area. (85 miles)
Moderate hiking. (Hawks Bill, 3.2miles; Ponca/ Steel Creek, 2-4miles
Picnic: bring sack lunch, snacks & water.
4/9/15, Thursday Cancelled due to weather
Blowing Springs South Trail & Bluff Trail at Lake Bella Vista
Meet and begin hike at 9:00 am from Blowing Springs parking area.
Easy with some moderate climbing.
Length/time: Approx 3-3.5 miles; 2+ hours
Lunch: Gusano’s
4/15/15, Wednesday
Lake Alma Trail ; Alma Arkansas
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 8:00 am. Carpool to Lake Alma Wildlife & Observation Park, 85 miles.
Easy to moderate w/some climbs. 3.8-4 miles; 2.5-3 hours
Lunch: El Trio’s Mexican Restaurant
4/21-4/23/15 Jasper Overnight Trip
4/30/15, Thursday
Bashore Loop Trail; Hobbs State Park (Part of Hidden Diversity Trail)
Depart from Harp’s upper parking at 8:30 am. Carpool via U.S. 62 & highway 12 to Hobbs State Park Visitor’s Ctr.
Easy to moderate
Length/time: 3 miles; 1.5-2 hours.
Lunch: Sam’s Old Time Hamburgers, Rogers
5/5/15, Tuesday
Hemmed in Hollow (Buffalo River area)
Depart from Harp’s upper parking at 8:00 am.
Carpool w/maps/directions to be provided to Compton, AR area. (91 miles)
DIFFICULT!!! Be advised. This is downhill 2.5 miles, then back up. (Tallest waterfall in Arkansas).
Length/time: 5 miles r/t; 5-6 hours w/rest stops. (All day trip w/driving).
Lunch: pack in sack lunch, snacks & water.
5/13/15, Wednesday
Pilburn Trail (Near Roaring River State Park)
Depart from Harp’s upper parking at 8:30 am.
Carpool via U.S. 62 to Gateway & MO., 37 to Seligman, MO. & Highway 112 to Forest Rd. 1050.
Easy to somewhat moderate.
Length/time: 2.14 miles, 1.5-2 hours
Lunch: El Mariachi Restaurant, Cassville
5/20/15, Wednesday
Yellow Rock; Devil’s Den State Park
Depart from Harp’s upper parking at 8:30 am.
Carpool via I-49S to Devil’s Den State Park
Moderate w/some difficult/some easy
Length/Time: 3 miles, 2-2.5 hours.
Lunch: To be determined
5/29/15, Friday
Lost Ridge; Lake Leatherwood
Depart from Harp’s upper parking at 8:30 am.
Carpool vis U.S. 62 to Lake Leatherwood. (Eureka Springs area).
Moderate w/some switchbacks.
Length/time: Approx. 2.5-3 miles; 2-2.5 hours.
Lunch: Angler’s Grill
8/15/15, Saturday
Ice Cream Social at the Village Insurance in
Bella Vista
Photos
We will start gathering around 5:30 and have ice cream about 6:00 PM.
9/10/15, Thursday
Pea Ridge Battlefield (fall kick-off hike)
Depart Harp’s, Bella Vista, (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to Pea Ridge National Battlefield
Hike Headwaters Creek Trail/Williams Hollow. Fairly easy to moderate, approx 2 hours.
Lunch @ Shortstop in Garfield.
9/16/15, Wednesday
Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs:
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to Lake Leatherwood via Highway 62
Hike Lost Ridge Trail. Approx. Two Hours/miles, moderate.
Lunch @ Angler’s Grill, Eureka Springs.
9/18/15, Friday,
Leave on 10-day trip to
Banner Elk, NC
Points of interest: Fall Creek Falls, TN, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mt, Biltmore House, Roan Mt, Linville Falls & Gorge, Blowing Rock, and Village Creek, AR
9/25/15, Friday
Blowing Springs, S. loop & Bluff trail @ Lake Bella Vista
Meet at Blowing Springs first parking area at 9:00 am.
Hike approx. 2.5-3 miles, easy to moderate.
Lunch @ Gussano’s, Bella Vista.
9/30/15, Wednesday
Hunt Parkl, Springdale
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to JB Hunt Park, west side.
Hike the newest section of Ozark Greenway Trail. Approx. 3.5 miles, paved/easy.
Lunch, AQ Chicken, Springdale.
10/6/15, Tuesday
Tanyard Creek Trail, Bella Vista
Meet @ Tanyard Creek Parking lot off Lancashire @ 9:00 am.
Hike various trails, 2 hours, mostly easy.
Lunch @ El Pueblito, Bella Vista.
10/14/15, 2015, Wednesday
Black Bass Lake, Eureka Springs
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool via Highway 62 to Eureka Springs (Oils Springs Road).
Hike around & above lake, approx. 2 miles, easy to moderate.
Lunch at Mertie Mae’s, Eureka Springs.
10/22/15, Thursday
Roaring River State Park:
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool via Highways 62, 37, and 112, to Roaring River State Park.
Hike Devil’s Kitchen (big hill) moderate & easy & shorter trails.
Eat picnic lunch in the park.… (details to be announced).
10/30/15, Friday
Ft. Smith State Park:
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking at 8:30 am.
Carpool via I-49 to Ft. Smith State Park.
Hike section of Ozark Highlands Trail. 3-4 miles r/t, moderate.
Lunch at Grandma’s House Café, Winslow.
11/5/15, Thursday Canceled
Chinquapin Trail, Pineville:
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to Big Sugar St. Park, near Pineville MO.
Hike 3+ miles/2 hours, easy.
Lunch, Papa Mike’s, Bella Vista.
11/10/15, Tuesday New!!
Kings River Overlook; Withrow Springs, War Eagle trail
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to trail heads north of Huntsville.
Lunch to be determined.
11/14/15, Saturday Canceled due to deer hunting season!
Girl Scout Camp Hike, Huntsville
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to GS Camp (NOARK) near Huntsville.
Hike camp trails, Girl Scout lead.
Lunch provided by scouts (Donations accepted)
Possible shorter hikes after lunch in the area near camp.
11/20/15, Friday
Cave Spring Natural Area
Depart Harp’s (BV) upper parking lot at 8:30 am.
Carpool to Cave Spring, AR., via Highway 112.
Hike trails around the lake. Additional hike on Greenway Trail.
Lunch at Golden Corral, Rogers.
12/2/15, Wednesday
Crystal Bridges, Bentonville
Meet at Crystal Bridges in the upper (overflow) parking lot at 9:00 am.
Hike various trails at Crystal Bridges.
Lunch at Peddler's Pub in Bentonville.
12/9/15, Wednesday
Christmas Party, Bella Vista Country Club
Details to be announced