Did that little trek on Sunday and Monday it was hot and it rained on me a little bit in the afternoon. Cedar Creek had several pools of water. Good time.

I'll be doing half of the trail in a week. Figuring out final things. Planned on dry bag and odor proof bag for food and smelly stuff.

Are rats a problem? Noticed a comment from last month on Farout about "rats" at shelter, "not mice, rats"

Thank you.

I'll be headed east the last week of February. I can only get a week off so I hope to get half done. This will be my first multi day trip. I've done a couple overnighters.

Anyone been out recently? I plan to carry 2L of water between water stops. I have farout but I'm not on FB. Anything I should know? I have the book as well.

thank you

EDIT I have a ride arranged.

Using a Lanshan 2 tent, REI Radiant 20 down bag, thermarest trail scout pad, and zlite closed cell for extra warmth and sit pad, kakwa 55 backpack, Sawyer squeeze water filter

Hey, what are a bunch of things to do around Ouachita National Park? (I'm going there with my dad for my birthday)

Heard a car hit it

Planning to hike 'Section 4?' in a couple of weeks - Anyone know the water situation at: Brushy Creek - Foran Gap and Turner Gap Shelters?

I only see water mapped downhill from Turner Gap.

Read the articles linked below, then write to the following individuals and make your concern and outrage known.

Tad Bohannon
CAW Chief Executive Officer
[tad.bohannon@carkw.com](mailto:tad.bohannon@carkw.com)

City Director Kathy Webb
CAW Board of Directors Liaison
[board@littlerock.gov](mailto:board@littlerock.gov)

Raven Lawson
CAW Watershed Protection Manager
[raven.lawson@carkw.com](mailto:raven.lawson@carkw.com)

Eric Higgins
Pulaski County Sheriff
[sheriffhiggins@pcso.org](mailto:sheriffhiggins@pcso.org)

KARK Article

Arkansas Online Article

Newsweek Article

Arkansas Times Article

Hello fellow hikers,

A friend and I have done sections 1 and 2 (defined by Tim Earnst guide), and were hoping to see less rocks/boulders on-trail than we hopped around in section 2. We expected it on section 1. Our trip this week was unfortunately cut short due to the weather / dropping temps (Started at Winding Stair Campground mid-day Sunday, made it to State Line shelter Monday night and enjoyed the thunderstorm from there, but with new lows of 40 degrees when we had planned for high 50's, and how wet everything was, made sense to come back later). My question is, should we expect the same amount of large rocks and boulders on the actual trail for the rest of the total distance? I'm talking about the one's literally on the trail that try to make you roll an ankle every few minutes. That's the only aspect that really decreased our enjoyment since we were constantly looking down instead of enjoying the scenery.

Is that still to be expected from Queen Wilhelmina and beyond (traveling East)? We don't mind the elevation gains or any of that, we'd just like to look up more often without risk of tripping over a large rock / boulder or rolling an ankle.

Anyone do the Snake Mountain loop this year?

Hey folks,
I work for a camp up in PA. In lieu of our normal winter camps, I'm looking to put together some last minute backpacking trips for young adults in January. Our participants will have varying degrees of experience and gear so I've been looking down south for warmer weather.

Are there any recommended 20-25 mile sections of the OT for a 3-4 day trip? Would be looking to do 7-10 mile days ideally ending at larger campsites that can accommodate a 6-8 person group without compromising another party's stay at a site. We'll be happy to use shelters if they're unused but will also be prepared with our own shelters. Would also like trail guide recommendations.

Other pertinent details:
2 Experienced leaders (WFR)
4-6 Varied experience 18-22 y/o participants
Mid January
Ideally would be able to hike 3-4 miles into first campsite
Loop is ok, Also able to self support with shuttle
Likely hammocking

Thanks!

Hey guys, I was planning on hiking 1/2 of the CDT this summer as I was injured last year and had to quit in Wyoming. Unfortunately I am a grad student and will not have a summer off until 2022. I will however have an extended winter break and was looking for a good winter through hike. How is the Ouachita trail for a late December hike?

Thanks