Where: Buckingham to Blowing Springs Hike
When: Thursday, January 01, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 4
Leaders:
Details: Lake Ann to Buckingham and back, no restrooms
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Where: Bayyari Park
When: Monday, January 05, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 3.2 - 5.9
Leaders: Jackie Thompson
Details: Restrooms at trailhead
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Where: Pea Ridge Park Elkhorn Loop Hike - Battlefield Loop or Historic Ford Road
When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 2.3 or 1.7
Leaders:
Details Restrooms available
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Where: Hedges Homestead Hike
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 3.8
Leaders:
Details: Lowell Collins from the Ozark Society to speak. Restrooms at Kingston or BOC. 744 elevation at beginning of hike.
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Where: Tunnel Vision in Bella Vista - Tweety Bird and Land Line Loop
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 6
Leaders:
Details: 708 Elevation
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Where: Roaring River State Park Hike - Devil's Kitchen, Eagles Nest, Pibern
When: Monday, February 02, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 1.5, 2.7, 1.7
Leaders:
Details: Restrooms available.
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Where: Lake Leatherwood & Miners Rock Overlook & Fullers Trail Hike
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 2.8 - 3.5
Leaders:
Details: Restrooms
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Where: Lake Weddington Twin Mtn
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles:
Leaders: Bev Mustermann
Details:
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Where: Sweden Falls Hike
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 1.5
Leaders:
Details: Restrooms in Kingston
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Where: Lake Alma
When: Monday, March 02, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Miles: 4.4
Leaders:
Details: Restrooms available, water crossings so bring water shoes
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Where: Lake Fort Smith (Shepards Loop)
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 5.3
Leaders:
Details: Moderate loop with 505 ft elevation gain. Restrooms available
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Where: Gentry City Lake and Wango Tango
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 1.4 & 2.6
Leaders:
Details:
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Where: Whitaker Point (aka Hawksbill Crag) and Native American Falls Hike
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 2.7 out and back with 321 elevation / 1 mi out and back with 351elevation, considered moderate
Leaders:
Details: Located in Ozark St Francis Natl Forest, Native American falls is a rugged trail
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Where: Spring Overnight - TBD
When: March 31 - April 2, 2026
Details: TBA (info will be sent out in a separate email)
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Where: Ponca to Steel Creek and Balance Rock Hike
When: Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 4.2 or 1.1
Leaders:
Details: Restrooms available
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Where: Lost Valley
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 2.3 Out & Back, considered moderate with 249 ft elevation
Leaders: Jewel Williams
Details: Restrooms available, plenty of parking
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Where: Thunder Canyon Hike / Paige Broadwater
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 3.4 out and back
Leaders:
Details: Meet at JB's trading store (restrooms available) .8 miles further down gravel road 2660.
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Where: Wild Cat Glades Hike (Conservation and Audobon Center plus Grand Falls Dam)
When: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Miles: 3.8
Leaders:
Details: Located in Joplin, MO. Kelly Hock to speak, Dogwoods blooming, painted buntings
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Where: End of Season Pot Luck Lunch in Bentonville
When: Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Time: 11 - 1:00
Address: TBA
Details: TBA
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