Butterfield Backpacking Trip (2/17/2023 to 2/19/2023)

Activity: 

Backpacking the Butterfield Trail 15 Miles

http://www.ouachitamaps.com/Butterfield.html

Trail Guide Page 1

https://res.cloudinary.com/miles-extranet-dev/image/upload/v1528212237/ArkansasSP/migration_documents/13/DD-BFHTRLside1.pdf

Trail Guide Page 2

https://res.cloudinary.com/miles-extranet-dev/image/upload/v1528212240/ArkansasSP/migration_documents/13/DD-BFHTRLside2.pdf

Location: 

Devil’s Den State Park

https://goo.gl/maps/qUUYLRrLtm7GyukY8

Friday Night Camping in the Campground Sites 6 & 8.

Saturday night camp at Junction Camp (10 Miles)

Sunday hike back to Devil’s Den (5 Miles).  Return home.

Departure Time:  

Meet Friday at 5:30 at the Church.  Depart at 6:00. 

Return Time:  

Sunday at 2:30 at the Church.  Watch your email for time changes.

Cost:  

Boy Scouts: $30

Plus money for McDonalds on the way home if time allows.

Packing List: 

See Backpacking Checklist on our website.

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

Backpacking Food Ideas

https://www.bentontroop99.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Backpacking-Food-Ideas.pdf

How to pack your backpack

Food: 

Eat supper before you arrive on Friday. 

Everyone should have a food buddy. 

Be sure to plan for the following meals:

Breakfast x2

Lunch x1

Supper x1

Trail Snacks

Weather: 

COLD.  Lows of 27, highs around 50.