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Mt. Nebo Rim Trail Oct. 2    

      We will begin our thirteenth season by hiking the Rim Trail and afterwards have a picnic on the mountain.  Danny Hale will lead. Dale Boeh will do the cooking.  This will be a good time to get re-acquainted, meet new hikers and get a work out in the process.  This 3.4 mile hike, rated easy, will begin at the swimming pool area.  The Rim Trail is one of the oldest trails in Arkansas.  This will be a great hike for the younger hikers too.  We are looking forward to another amazing season of enjoying Arkansas trails and meeting new folks.  Meet at the swimming pool area at 8:30 A.M.  We will be furnishing the "dogs" and "fixins" (if you don't eat "dogs", bring something else to cook).  Bring whatever you want to drink, chips and cookies, etc.

Moccasin Gap Oct. 9    

     Bill Hemmer will lead this 4.0 mile + hike, rated easy, along some of the trails at Moccasin Gap, located off Highway 7,  25 miles North of Russellville.  There are several waterfalls, a whiskey still or two and some nice scenery.  Bill may take us to some new places so come with an adventurous spirit.  Meet at Tucker Coliseum at 8:00 A.M. with your daypack and lunch.

Cave Creek Bluffs Oct. 16   

     This is a rock climbing area and now a great place to hike rated moderate bushwhack and located just South of Sam's Throne.  It has some fabulous bluffs, caves and views of the valley below.  We will explore on top and on the bottom and see what we missed the last time we were there.  Bring  your daypack, lunch and meet at Tucker Coliseum at 8:00 A.M.  Danny Hale will lead.

 

OHT Maintenance Oct. 23   

     It is time to do maintenance on our part of the Ozark Highlands Trail. The Forest Service was suppose to go in and cut some of the bigger downed trees last Spring.  We need to get a head start, since it is getting close to the peak time to be hiking in Arkansas.  Our Section is from Chancel Spur to Forest Road 1209, which is located west of Fairview Campground.  This is a 4.6 mile hike rated moderate, with a 1.5 mile hike out to our vehicles.  No experience is necessary.  Bring your loppers, clippers, handsaws, gloves, daypack and lunch and meet at Tucker Coliseum at 8:00 A.M.  Danny Hale will lead, but won't do all the maintenance!

 

Hawksbill Crag Oct. 30   

     Danny Hale will lead this is an easy 3.0 mile round trip hike to the Crag, one of the most recognized spots in Arkansas.  Hopefully the fall leaves will be at their peak.   We will also check out Boxley Valley for any sightings of Elk on our way out.   Meet at Tucker Coliseum at 8:00 A.M. with your daypack and (yes) bring your lunch.  We will drive up Hwy. 21 from Clarksville and return via Jasper and Hwy. 7.  Some plan to eat supper at the Ozark Cafe in Jasper, your decision. 

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 TAKAHIK Meeting 7:00 P.M. 1310 West Main Street Russellville, AR

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Hawksbill Crag 8:00 A.M. Tucker Coliseum (Danny Hale)

               

November 2010

(The hikes shown in Nov. & Dec. are not official, there may be changes, due to weather, etc.)

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Hurricane Creek Natural Bridge 8:00 A.M. Tucker Coliseum (Danny Hale)

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Red Rock 8:00 A.M. Tucker Coliseum (Bill Hemmer)

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Hemmed-In Hollow 8:00 A.M. Tucker Coliseum (Danny Hale)

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Haw/Gee Creek 8:00 A.M. Tucker Coliseum (Danny Hale)

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 TAKAHIK Meeting 7:00 P.M. 1310 West Main Street Russellville, AR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bona Dea Christmas Hike Stoby's 7:30 A.M. Bona Dea Trailhead 9:00 A.M. (Danny Hale)

 

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 Tim Ernst Slide Show Program Arkansas Fall & Iceland  6:30 P.M. Doc Bryan Auditorium Ark Tech

 

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Hike Up Mt. Nebo 8:00 A.M. Foot of Mt. Nebo  (Danny Hale)  

 Happy New Year

 

    Remember Kids like to hike too!    

Enjoy Arkansas

Contact Danny Hale  479-968-7922 or 886-2625 (Cell)  or email: takahik@takahik.com for more information or if you have questions about hiking or where to hike.

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Previous Hikes 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010


OUR FIRST SEASON

Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff February 20, 1999

Seven Hollows March 5, 1999

Mt. Magazine March 20, 1999

Mt. Magazine Return Hike April 10, 1999

Mt. Nebo Birthday Hike April 17, 1999

Twin Falls Bushwhack April 17, 1999

Lost Valley and Alum Cove April 24, 1999

Twin Falls Return Hike May 15, 1999

OHT Maintenance May 22, 1999


OUR SECOND SEASON

Mt. Nebo Bench Trail October 9, 1999

Butterfield Loop Trail October 16-17, 1999

OHT Maintenance October 23, 1999

Round Top Scenic Trail / Cliff House October 30, 1999

Evan's Point Loop November 6, 1999

Seven Hollows November 13, 1999

Glory Hole / Lost Valley November 20, 1999

Bona Dea Trail / Stoby's  December 4, 1999

Sam's Throne December 11, 1999

Kings Bluff Downunder December 18, 1999

Mt. Nebo Full Moon Hike December 22, 1999

Mt. Nebo Hike Up January 1, 2000

Hemmed-In Hollow January 15, 2000

Bridge Rock Trail February 5, 2000

Indian Creek February 18, 2000

Haw Creek / Gee Creek March 4, 2000

Bluffs of Russellville / Stoby's March 11, 2000

Bear Cave Trail / Cedar Falls March 18, 2000

Hunt's Loop March 26, 2000

Buffalo River Trail (Kyle's to Erbie) April 1, 2000

Sam's Throne April 8, 2000

Cedar Creek Trail April 22, 2000

OHT Maintenance April 29, 2000

Hawksbill Craig / Cloudland May 6-7, 2000

Round Top Scenic Trail / Cliff HouseTrail May 13, 2000

Pedestal Rock / Cookout May 20, 2000


OUR THIRD SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 7, 2000

OHT Maintenance October 14, 2000

Cove Lake Loop Trail October 21, 2000

Hawksbill Craig / Bluegrass October 28, 2000

White Rock Mt. / Shores Lake November 4, 2000

Kings River Falls / Dripping Springs November 18, 2000

Round Top / Point of View December 2, 2000

Signal Hill Mt. Magazine December 9, 2000

Sam's Throne (In the ice) December 23, 2000

Sam's Throne January 20, 2001

Twin Falls January 27, 2001

Bluffs of Russellville February 3, 2001

Buzzard's Roost February 17, 2001

Kings Bluff Downunder February 24, 2001

Cedar Creek Trail / Mather Lodge March 3, 2001

OHT Maintenance March 10, 2001

Alum Cove / Glory Hole March 17, 2001

Buffalo River Trail (Ponca to Steel Creek) March 24, 2001

Dug Hollow March 31, 2001

Bona Dea Guided Hike April 7, 2001

Seven Hollows April 14, 2001

Little Missouri May 5, 2001

Erbie Loop May 12, 2001

Canoe Trip Pruitt to Hasty May 19, 2001


OUR FOURTH SEASON

Caudle Overlook September 22, 2001

Mt. Nebo Bench Trail October 6, 2001

East Fork Wilderness Access October 20, 2001

Hawksbill Craig / Bluegrass October 27, 2001

OHT Maintenance November 3, 2001

Indian Creek November 10, 2001

Haw Creek Falls November 17, 2001

Bayou Bluff December 1, 2001

Blue Hole December 8, 2001

Sam's Throne December 15, 2001

Kings Bluff Falls Downunder December 29, 2001

Mt. Nebo Hike Up January 1, 2002

Buzzard's Roost January 12, 2002

Mt. Magazine January 26, 2002

Boen Gulf Access February 2, 2002

OHT Fairview East February 9, 2002

Sam's Throne February 16, 2002

White Rock Mt. / Shores Lake February 23, 2002

Tea Table Rock March 9, 2002

OHT Maintenance March 16, 2002

Round Top Scenic Trail March 23, 2002

Cedar Creek / Mather Lodge April 6, 2002

Kings River Trail April 20, 2002

Hemmed-In Hollow April 27, 2002

Buffalo Point May 4, 2002

Twin Falls May 11, 2002

Buffalo River Canoe Trip June 1, 2002


OUR FIFTH SEASON

Bona Dea Cleanup September 28, 2002

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 5, 2002

Hunts Loop October 12, 2002

Hawksbill Crag October 26, 2002

OHT Maintenance November 2, 2002

Lake Sylvia / Flatside Pinnacle November 9, 2002

Pack Rat Falls / Pam's Grotto November 16, 2002

Seven Hollows / Mather Lodge November 23, 2002

Woolly Hollow December 7, 2002

Buffalo River Trail (Cedar Grove to Pruitt) December 14, 2002

Mossback Ridge Trail December 21, 2002

Sam's Throne (in the snow) December 28, 2002

Mt. Nebo Hike Up January 1, 2003

Longpool Falls January 11, 2003

Buzzard's Roost January 18, 2003

Magnolia Falls / Boen Gulf Access January 25, 2003

Keefe Falls / Richland Creek Wilderness February 1, 2003

Tea Table Falls February 15, 2003

Lost Valley / Elk Watch February 22, 2003

Glory Hole & Beyond March 1, 2003

Hideout Hollow / McFerrin Point March 8, 2003

Penhook Hollow March 15, 2003

Stack Rock Homestead Falls / Dry Creek Falls March 22, 2003

Graves Canyon March 29, 2003

Cedar Creek / Mather Lodge April 5, 2003

Twins Falls (A new way) April 19, 2003

Dogwood Falls April 26, 2003

OHT Maintenance May 3, 2003

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 10, 2003

Pedestal Rock / Kings Bluff May 17, 2003


OUR SIXTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 4, 2003

Round Top Scenic Trail / Cliff House October 11, 2003

Cove Lake Loop Trail October 18, 2003

Hawksbill Crag / Bluegrass October 28, 2003

Devil's Den November 1, 2003

Pack Rat Hollow November 8, 2003

OHT Maintenance November 15, 2003

Thunder Canyon November 22, 2003

Sam's Throne December 6, 2003

Kings Bluff Downunder December 20, 2003

Mt. Nebo Hike Up January 1, 2004

Tea Table Rock January 10, 2004

Mt. Magazine Bluffs January 24, 2004

Buzzard's Roost January 31, 2004

Slot Rock / Bear Skull Falls February 7, 2004

Valentine's Day Hike to Cedar Creek February 14, 2004

Alum Cove / Glory Hole February 21, 2004

Dug Hollow Bushwhack February 28, 2004

Penhook Hollow March 6, 2004

Lichen Falls March 13, 2004

Twin Falls / Caves March 20, 2004

Pam's Grotto March 27, 2004

Boen Gulf Access April 3, 2004

Hemmed-In Hollow April 17, 2004

Sugar Loaf Mountain May 1, 2004

Seven Hollows Carvings May 8, 2004

Little MIssouri May 15, 2004

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 22, 2004


OUR SEVENTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Bench Trail October 2, 2004

Bear Cave / Cedar Falls Trails October 9, 2004

OHT Maintenance October 16, 2004

Sylamore Creek October 23, 2004

Hawksbill Crag / Bluegrass October 30, 2004

Stoby's / Bona Dea Scavenger Hunt November 6, 2004

Sugar Loaf Mountain November 13, 2004

Withrow Springs November 20, 2004

Buffalo River Trail Ponca to Steel Creek Dec. 4, 2004

Moccasin Gap Dec. 11, 2004

Mt. Magazine Dec. 18, 2004

Hike Up Mt. Nebo Jan. 1, 2005

Thunder Canyon Jan. 8, 2005

White Rock Mt. / Shores Lake Jan. 22, 2005

Tea Table Rock Jan. 29, 2005

Penhook Hollow Feb. 5, 2005

Paradise Falls Feb. 12, 2005

Fishtrap Hollow Falls Feb. 19, 2005

Sam's Throne Feb. 26, 2005

Cove Lake March 5, 2005

Oark Tour March 12, 2005

Lost Valley / Armadillo Falls March 19, 2005

Cedar Creek March 26, 2005

Natural Bridge / Hurricane Creek April 2, 2005

Haw Creek Falls / Pam's Grotto April 9, 2005

Buzzard's Roost April 16, 2005

Round Top Mt. / Cliffhouse  April 23, 2005

Whitaker Bushwhack May 7, 2005

Buffalo River Canoe Trip Pruitt to Hasty May 14, 2005

Twin Falls May 21, 2005

OHT Maintenacne May 28, 2005


OUR EIGHTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail Oct. 1, 2005

Pedestal Rocks/Kings Bluff Oct. 8, 2005

Cove Lake Loop Oct. 15, 2005

Hawksbill Crag / Bluegrass Festival Oct. 22, 2005

OHT Maintenance Oct. 29, 2005

Slot Rock / Lick Creek Nov. 5, 2005

Hudson Shelter Falls / Owens Mt. Scenic Area Nov. 12, 2005

Keefe Falls / Fuzzybutt Falls / Six Fingers Falls Nov. 19, 2005

Cedar Creek / Mather Lodge Dec. 3, 2005

Longpool Falls / Bushwhack Dec. 10, 2005

Moccasin Gap Christmas Hike Dec. 17, 2005

Hike Up Mt. Nebo Dec. 31, 2005

Silver Point Trail Jan. 7, 2006

Mt. Magazine North Rim Trail Jan. 14, 2006

Kings Bluff Downunder Jan. 21, 2006

Bona Dea Jan. 28, 2006

Alum Cove /Glory Hole Feb. 4, 2006

Seven Hollows Feb. 11, 2006

Indian Creek Feb. 25, 2006

Boxley Valley Quarry / Panther Creek Mine Mar. 4, 2006

Sam's Throne Mar. 11, 2006

Buzzard's Roost Mar. 25, 2006

Williiam's Wood's Preserve April 1, 2006

Owens Mt. / Ricketts Mt. April 8, 2006

Sylamore Creek Trail / Mt. View Folk Festival April 15, 2006

Round Top Mountain April 22, 2006

Buck Branch / Boss Hollow Bushwhack May 6, 2006

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 13, 2006

Little Missouri May 20, 2006

OHT Maintenance June 3, 2006


OUR NINTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 7, 2006

Cove Lake Loop October 14, 2006

Hawksbill Crag/Bluegrass Festival October 21, 2006

OHT Maintenance October 28, 2006

Lake Sylvia /  Flatside Pinnacle November 4, 2006

Cave Creek Bluffs November 11, 2006

Ouachita Trail Section 8 November 18, 2006

Cedar Creek / Mather Lodge December 2, 2006

Haw & Gee Creek December 9, 2006

Moccasin Gap Christmas Hike December16, 2006

Mt. Nebo Hike Up December 30, 2006

Hurricane Creek Natural Bridge January 6, 2007

Boen Gulf Access January 20, 2007

In Search of D'Coda January 27, 2007

Tea Table Rock February 3, 2007

Twin Falls February 10, 2007

Dismal Hollow February 17, 2007

Buffalo River Trail (Ponca to Steel Creek) February 24, 2007

Penhook Hollow March 3, 2007

Stack Rock March 10, 2007

Lichen and Kings River Falls March 17, 2007

Bona Dea Trails/Stoby's March 24, 2007

Fern Gully / White Rock Mt. March 31, 2007

Round Top Mt./Cliffhouse  April 7, 2007

Thunder Canyon April 14, 2007

Sylamore Creek / Festival April 21, 2007

In Search of Haley April 28, 2007

Sam's Throne May 5, 2007

Mt. Magazine North Rim Trail May 12, 2007

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 19, 2007

OHT Maintenance June 2, 2007


OUR TENTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 6, 2007

Owens and Ricketts Mt. October 13, 2007

Hawksbill Crag / Bob Chester Memorial October 20, 2007

Seven Hollows October 27, 2007

The Slatey Place November 3, 2007

OHT Fall Maintenance November 10, 2007

Buzzard's Roost November 17, 2007

Williams Woods December 1, 2007

Ouachita Trail Section Seven December 8, 2007

Christmas Tree Hike (Bona Dea) December 15, 2007

Sweden Creek Falls December 22, 2007

Hike Up Mt. Nebo January 1, 2008

Tea Table Rock  January 12, 2008

Thunder Canyon Falls January 19, 2008

Cedar Creek Falls / Canyon Trial January 26, 2008

Kings Bluff Falls Downunder February 2, 2008

Boen Gulf February 9, 2008

Spainhour Falls February 23, 2008

Pam's Grotto March 1, 2008

Penhook Hollow March 15, 2008

Sam's Throne (A New Place) March 22, 2008

Shop Bluff March 29, 2008

Nature Center April 5, 2008

Fern Gully/White Rock Mt. April 12, 2008

Hemmed-In Hollow April 19, 2008

Round Top Mt. April 26, 2008

Keefe Falls May 3, 2008

Whitaker Bushwhack May 10, 2008

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 17, 2008

Picnic May 22, 2008

Ozark Highlands Trail Maintenance May 31, 2008


OUR ELEVENTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail / Picnic October 4, 2008

Moccasin Gap October 11, 2008

OHT Maintenance October 18, 2008

Hawksbill Crag October 15, 2008

The Slatey Place November 1, 2008

Kings Bluff Falls Maintenance November 8, 2008

Pedestal Rocks Maintenance November 17, 2008

An Evening with Tim Ernst November 21, 2008

Finding D'Coda November 22, 2008

Cave Creek Bluffs November 29, 2008

Sylamore Creek December 6, 2008

Bona Dea Christmas Tree Hike December 13, 2008

Mt. Magazine North Rim December 20, 2008

Hike Up Mt. Nebo January 1, 2009

Dismal Hollow January 10, 2009

Williams Woods January 17, 2009

Gee Creek January 24, 2009

Hunts Loop February 7, 2009

Cedar Creek February 14, 2008

Lost Valley February 21, 2009

OHT Maintenance March 7, 2009

Cove Lake Loop March 14, 2009

Sweden Creek March 21, 2009

Indian Creek April 4, 2009

Helms Gallery/Red Rock April 11, 2009

Seven Hollows April 18, 2009

Buzzard's Roost April 25, 2009

Buffalo River Canoe Trip May 9, 2009

Sam's Throne May 16, 2009


OUR TWELFTH SEASON

Mt. Nebo Rim Trail October 3, 2009 (53-4.0)

Moccasin Gap October 10, 2009 (18-4.0)

OHT Maintenance October 17, 2009 (9-6.5)

Hawksbill Crag October 24, 2009 (30-3.0)

Glory Hole / Paradise Falls October 31, 2009 (27-5.5)

The Red Rock Cow Pattie Stroll November 7, 2009 (24-3.0)

Tea Table Rock November 14, 2009 (14-3.0)

Pedestal Rock / Kings Bluff Maintenance November 21, 2009 (20-4.5)

Dismal Hollow November 28, 2009 (12-5.0)

Twin Falls December 5, 2009 (12-7.0)

Bona Dea Christmas Tree Hike December 12, 2009 (33-3.5)

Thunder Canyon Falls & Caves December 19, 2009 (12-5.0)

Hike Up Mt. Nebo January 1, 2010 (50-4.0)

The Slaty Place January 16, 2010 (14-5.0)

Stack Rock January 23, 2010 (7-5.0)

Pam's Grotto February 6, 2010 (10-2.0)

Lost Valley February 13, 2010 (14-3.0)

Kings Bluff Falls Downunder February 20, 2010 (15-6.0)

Lake Sylvia /  Flatside Pinnacle February 27, 2010 (23-4.0)

Mt. Magazine West End March 6, 2010 (18-3.0)

Bear Creek Bushwhack March 13, 2010 (14-3.0)

Lick Creek / Slot Rock March 20, 2010 (11-5.0)

        Richland Creek Float March 25, 2010

Graves Canyon March 27, 2010 (16-3.0)

Redding-Spy Rock Loop April 3, 2010 (17-9.0)

Buffalo River Trail Steele Creek East April 10, 2010 (16-6.0)

Boen Gulf Access April 17, 2010 (15-4.0)

Earth Day 2010 April 17, 2010

OHT Maintenance May 1, 2010 (4-7.0)

Buffalo River Float May 8, 2010 (27-7.5)

Sylamore Creek Trail (Blanchard to Allison) (8-5.0)

Picnic May 27, 2010 (52)


OUR THIRTEENTH SEASON