Backpacking in the Buffalo River Area (10/14/2022 to 10/16/2022)

Activity: 

Backpacking

Location: 

Friday

Camp at Kyles Landing Campground.

https://goo.gl/maps/KWa3uMAoWaU4WCg29

Saturday

Short Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Long Hike will hike to Horseshoe Bend via the Buffalo River Trail and the Old River Trail (~10 Miles).

Both Crews will camp at Horseshoe Bend Saturday Night

https://goo.gl/maps/c7gqqBLPP9PKHxsQ9

Sunday

Both Crews will return to Kyles Landing via the Old River Trail (2.3 Miles).

Departure Time:  

Friday.  Meet at 5:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Depart at 6:00

Return Time:  

Sunday at 1:30 at Salem United Methodist Church.  Watch email for time changes.

Cost:  

$15 plus money for McDonalds or Snacks on the way home.  If time allows.

Packing List: 

Water Shoes.  ***This is a MUST.  Both crews will cross the Buffalo River at least 8 times.  The river will be lower than normal, but the water is expected to be at least ankle to knee deep at each crossing.

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

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

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy and they should plan for the following meals. 

Saturday

Breakfast

Trail Lunch

Dinner

Sunday

Breakfast

Bring money for McDonalds or Snacks on way home.

See Backpacking Food Ideas for help deciding what to pack.  http://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Food-Ideas.pdf

Weather: 

Low of 47, High of 82.  25% chance of rain.