Activity: 

Backpacking the North Sylamore Creek Trail (13.7 Miles)
http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Sylamore%20Trail.html

Location: 

Friday Night: Camp at Barkshed Recreation Area
https://goo.gl/maps/3zkhUodHp9cyqDFc9

Saturday Night: (9.7 Miles) Camp East of the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area (Saturday Night)
https://goo.gl/maps/vfKgcNUHqCtDeDxX8

Sunday: (4 Miles) Hike to Allison Trailhead (Sunday)
https://goo.gl/maps/qFfrjJQqhhoGYG2u9

Departure Time:  

Friday (2/18) at 5:30 at the Church.  Depart at 6:00. 

Return Time:  

Sunday (2/20) at 2:00 at the Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$25 plus money for McDonalds on the way home. 

Packing List: 

See Backpacking Checklist on our website.
http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Checklist-Weekend.pdf

See How to Pack Your Backpack on our website for tips.
https://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3.-how-to-pack-your-backpack.pdf

See Backpacking Food Ideas on our website.
http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Food-Ideas.pdf

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 
Each scout should have a Food Buddy.

Saturday Breakfast (Hot or Cold).  Need to be able to prepare and eat in less than 30 minutes
Saturday Lunch that can be eaten on the trail
Saturday Supper
Sunday Breakfast (Hot or Cold).  Need to be able to prepare and eat in less than 30 minutes

Money for McDonalds on Sunday

Weather: 

Lows in the 30’s, highs in the low 60’s.