2016 hikes and photos
Tuesday, 3/1/16: Blowing Springs:
U.S 71 in Bella Vista, turn East on Mercy way. Go straight through 4 way stop.
Meet at Blowing Springs parking lot at 9:00 AM.
Hike various trails. 2-3 miles. Easy & Moderate.
Lunch: Gusano’s Pizza, Bella Vista
Wednesday, 3/9/16: Natural Falls (OK):
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to Natural Falls Park (9 miles West of Siloam Springs, AR).
Hike multiple trails, 2-4 miles easy to moderate (Siloam Springs area).
Lunch: Back Forty Restaurant, Siloam Springs, AR.
Sunday, 3/13/16: Club Social
Friday, 3/18/16. Chinquapin Trail: (S. Missouri).
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:30 AM.
Drive: Take U.S. 71 N. to Pineville.
Hike loop trail, 4 miles, easy.
Lunch: Papa Mike’s, Bella Vista
Tuesday, 3/22/16: Lincoln Lake
Depart Harp's upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to Lincoln, AR (19.6 miles), then north to the dam.
Hike 4 miles various trails, easy to moderate.
Lunch: Golden Coral, Fayetteville.
3/27 - 3/31/16 March 27-31: Hot Springs
3/29/2016: Garvan Woodland Gardens
Wednesday, 3/30/16 March 30: Slaughter Pen
Canceled
Meet at the Dog Park near the restrooms at 9:00 AM. Hike along the creek and Armadillo trails.
Hike 3 miles.
Lunch: Hook, Line and Bar-be-Que, Bella Vista
Wednesday, 4/6/16: Bench Loop Trail
Depart Harp's upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to the Bath House at Lake Leatherwood
Hike 3 miles, some climbing…moderate.
Lunch: Myrtie Mae’s, Eureka Springs.
Tuesday, 4/12/16: Boxley Historical Hike…A day in the Boxley/Ponca/Upper Buffalo area:
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:00 AM
Drive: to Elk Visitor Center in Ponca.
Hike various easy to moderate hikes.
Lunch: Bring sack lunch for all day hikers.
Thursday, 4/21/16: Devil’s Den, A day at Devil’s Den State Park (#1 Park in NW Arkansas):
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:00 AM
Drive: to Devil's Den Visitor Center
Various hikes from easy to moderate w/some small difficult).
Lunch: Bring sack lunch & eat in the park.
Wednesday, 4/27/16: Lake Ft. Smith, A day on the Ozark Highland Trail:
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:00 AM. Drive: to Lake Ft Smith Visitor Center
Hike moderate spur from park to Ozark Highland rail. 5-6 miles.
Lunch: Bring sack lunch & eat on the trail.
Tuesday, 5/3/16: Mt. Sequoyah (Fayetteville area):
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to Happy Hollow Rd. & Cliffs Blvd.
Hike various trails 3-4 miles, easy/moderate.
Lunch: AQ Chicken House, Fayetteville.
Thursday, 5/12/16: Pigeon Roost Trail (Hobbs State Park):
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to Hobbs Visitor Center
Hike 4.1 miles moderate with gradual climbing.
Lunch: Sam’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Rogers.
Saturday, 5/21/16: White Rock:
Depart Harp’s upper parking lot at 7:00 AM. Carpool to White Rock area (over 2 hours from Bella Vista). Hike the White Rock rim trail, easy 2 miles with many stops to look at the beautiful scenery. Hiking at Shores Lake will be added for those interested: 1, 2, or more miles.
Lunch to be announced.
Wednesday, 5/25/16. Beacham Trail around Lake Leatherwood:
Canceled
Depart Harp’s upper parking area at 8:30 AM
Drive: to the Bath House at Lake Leatherwood
Hike 4 miles, most easy, some moderate. (Wildflower walk).
Lunch: Angler’s grill, Eureka Springs
Saturday 7/16/2016, 6:30 PM
Ice cream social at Arvest Bank, Bentonville 7/16/16, 6:30 PM
Photos
Ice cream social at Arvest Bank, Bentonville
9/8/16 Thursday, Slaughter Pen Trails
Bentonville (Easy, Moderate 2-3 miles)
Meet at 9:00 a.m., Bark Park
Lunch at Gusano's in Bella Vista
9/13/16 Tuesday, Cambridge Park Trails
Rogers (Easy 3 miles)
Meet at 9:00 a.m at Cambridge park (approx. ⅓ mile N. of 37th & Olive)
Lunch at Red Robin in Rogers
9/21/16 Wednesday, Lake Fayetteville
Fayetteville (Easy 3-5 miles)
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area.
Drive to Veteran’s Memorial Park
Lunch at Golden Corral in Fayetteville
9/ 29/16 Thursday, Blowing Springs
Bella Vista (Moderate, 3 miles)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot outside of the gate at Blowing Springs Park
Lunch at El Pueblito in Bella Vista
10/4/16 Tuesday, Crystal Bridges trails
Bentonville (Easy, 3 miles)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Crystal Bridges Parking area at “J” Street entrance
Lunch at Peddler's Pub in Bentonville
10/12/16 Wednesday, Fossil Flats trail
Devil's Den State Park (Moderate, 4 miles)
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area.
Car pool to Devils Den Visitor’s Center. Bring a sack lunch to eat in the park
10/20/16 Thursday, Roaring River State Park
South of Cassville, Missouri (Moderate, some climbing, 3 miles)
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area
Bring a sack lunch to eat in the park
10/26/16 Wednesday, Sweden Creek Falls Natural Area
South of Kingston, AR (Easy, moderate & small amt. difficult, 2-3 miles)
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area
Bring a sack lunch to eat in the park
11/1/16 Tuesday, Tanyard Creek
Bella Vista ( Easy, 2.2 miles)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the picnic area parking lot
Lunch at Papa Mike’s
11/1-11/3/16 Jasper Overnight Trip
11/10/16 Thursday, Bashore Trail
Hobbs State Park, (Easy, Moderate, 2.5 miles)
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area
Lunch at JJ's Restaurant at Prairie Creek Marina
11/16/16 Wednesday, Branchwood Trail
Bella Vista (Easy, 2-3 miles with additional hike)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. Branchwood Recreation Center in Bella Vista
11/30/16 Wednesday, White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Near Winslow, AR (Easy 3+ miles with added hikes likely)
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area
Bring a sack lunch to eat in the park
12/6/16 Tuesday, Miner's Rock Trail, Lake Leatherwood
Eureka Springs (Easy, Moderate, 3.5 miles)
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Harp's in Bella Vista, upper level parking area
Lunch at Myrtie Mae's in Eureka Springs
12/7/16 Wednesday
Christmas Party, Bella Vista Country Club
Details to be announced