Backpacking at Buffalo National River in Arkansas | Hiking the GOAT TRAIL & Camping Below Big Bluff
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День томуHello, thanks for watching our video!
We enjoyed some unseasonably cooler temperatures for August by doing one of our favorite hikes, the Goat Trail. The Goat Trail is an amazing trail that you can get to easiest by parking at the Centerpoint Trailhead just north of Ponca, it's one of the more famous trails in Arkansas so try to plan a time when it shouldn't be too busy (later in the day/weekday/offseason). As you can see we had the whole bluff to ourselves by arriving later in the day, if you bring gear to camp with then you can stay even later out there!
We had a blast and can't wait to get back out there for some more hiking!
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@debbieblock7248 3 роки тому
The bluffs along the Buffalo River are absolutely amazing. We're privileged to live in the Ozarks.
@MrDgp56 Рік тому
On of my favorite hikes.
@WanderingBlock Рік тому
Same, I have hiked it several times and would gladly do it again.
@thinkmakepush 3 роки тому
i hiked the goat trail about a year ago, one of my favorites! great job on the video!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Thank you so much! The Goat Trail is one our favorites too!
@issiahandra6677 3 роки тому
Well put together video. Nice scenery. Thanks for sharing
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
That's for watching, glad you enjoyed 😁
@drholt2 6 місяців тому
Arkansas has world class hiking!! Great video but perhaps attenuate the music for my taste.
@OzarkHillsRider Рік тому
love that hike. Great video. New subscriber right here..
@WanderingBlock Рік тому
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@Gavin_mills Рік тому
If Arkansas ever gets another national park this should be it
@huntermcdoogle4271 3 роки тому
You are growing super fast! Great content.
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Appreciate it! Thanks for subscribing and keeping up with our videos 👍
@Hambone0216 2 роки тому
Where I proposed to my wife! Beautiful place!
@WanderingBlock 2 роки тому
Great location for a proposal!! Thanks for watching!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Just noticed I muted myself talking in a clip 😭😭😭 Oh well, better luck next time 😅
@adamseal1248 3 роки тому
Another great trip! Thanks for sharing!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Thanks! Goat Trail is definitely a favorite of ours!
@AndreiDimaReviews 3 роки тому
Nice video and great hike!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
@losthillbilly8904 3 роки тому
Great video. Floated by there many times, but never hiked it.
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
It's definitely worth doing if you can do hills, the views are amazing. Thanks for watching!
@TheNotLostNomad 3 роки тому
Great video! I'm planning on doing this in early spring! I just subbed your channel to keep up...I'm from East Texas and plan on exploring Northern Arkansas more this year. Great content!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
There's plenty of great options for trails here in the Ozarks, early spring is our favorite time! If you haven't already I would definitely check out Tim Ernst's Waterfalls of Arkansas guidebook. There's a good chance most of them will be flowing in spring.
@TheNotLostNomad 3 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock I’ll have to check that out! Arkansas has some great waterfalls...and it’s really not to far from here
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
@@TheNotLostNomad no problem, you you have any questions about the Ozark National Forest and Buffalo River let me know. You're right about the waterfalls, I've lived in the area my whole life and was blown away when I finally got that book to see how many awesome waterfall hikes were near me.
@TheNotLostNomad 3 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock Arkansas is very underrated...same as Texas. There are so many areas to explore that most don’t even know about. I’m really enjoying your channel. Your sub count will keep growing...don’t give up....sometimes it’s a drag. You’ve got some great videos though...if you get a chance go check out the channel JerryArizona... I’ve learned so many tips for editing from him and his videos. I think you’ll enjoy it.
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
I appreciate it very much! We are actually considering a trip down to Big Bend before it gets too hot this year, not sure if we can do it yet tho!
@ladyshamen 3 роки тому
We tried doing this hike a couple years ago but my husband tore his ACL halfway down. We had to slowly hike back out. Eventually want to try again because what we did see was gorgeous. 😍
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Yikes! I've had an injury on trail before but thankfully it didn't affect my mobility. Hope you do make it out there again, just be careful on those hills!
@ladyshamen 3 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock Definitely! He's all healed up now, thankfully. We were out at Lost Valley a few weeks ago and are currently sticking to short, easier trails while our daughter is young. Things she can complete and maybe do a bit of bouldering on with us helping. When she's big enough, we'll hit it again ❤️
@johntuttle4486 Рік тому
You may want to switch to wearing light-colored pants, it makes it easier to spot ticks.
@WanderingBlock Рік тому
Good idea. But we just moved to the desert where ticks aren't a problem instead 😂
@garyfrench1685 3 роки тому
I m Arkansas native. This is amazing state tons of history
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Love Arkansas and the Ozarks. Rich in natural beauty and history, two of my favorite things to explore!
@garyfrench1685 3 роки тому
If you get a chance enjoy Arkansas by jeep. Dirt bike old. Dog and boat
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
@@garyfrench1685 we have a Jeep Liberty now; first place we took it in Arkansas was Dixon Ford in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness all the way to Whitaker Point trailhead. We loving canoeing too, hoping to do lots of that this year!
@kpadventures2238 2 роки тому
What an awesome hike! How long is the whole hike including going down to the river? We are also planning to try this😊
@kevinharvey9500 2 роки тому
I've been wanting to go there and camp, but I prefer the secluded style camping. Does this place offer that? I would love to hike into forest and camp kinda away from people just to get the middle of no where feel...if you know what I mean?
@WanderingBlock 2 роки тому
Oh yeah you can do that for sure here. The goat trail can get a little busy but if you hike down closer to the river there's some good spots to camp. We didn't have anyone near us on the gravel bar and there's good camping in the trees too. I would recommend getting the Trails Illustrated Buffalo River West Topo Map, those maps are great for planning routes in the area! This section of the river is a popular float in the spring and early summer when the water level allows it tho so if you go on a busy floating day solitude will be tougher to find close to the river.
@kevinharvey9500 2 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock thanx for the reply. I live about an hour and a half away, and I've been wanting to go camping there. I'm kinda a bigfoot enthusiast, and I've heard this place has a history with it. I'm not saying it'd true, but I'd love to camp somewhere where there have been stories and sightings. Can you camp in the forest? As I said.... I'm looking for something that might give me the "being in the wilderness feel" without getting myself lost lol.
@WanderingBlock 2 роки тому
@@kevinharvey9500 yeah at Buffalo National River you are allowed to camp anywhere in the Backcountry as long as you're at least a half mile from any developed areas (trailheads, campgrounds, etc). No permits or fees required. Heres some info and the rules on Backcountry camping at the Buffalo River The adjacent Ozark National Forest, which we have a lot of videos for as well, has very similar rules for Backcountry camping as well. www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm
@kevinharvey9500 2 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock I really appreciate the info...this sounds perfect for someone new to camping off trail.
@WanderingBlock 2 роки тому
@@kevinharvey9500 it's a great spot to get started backpacking. Great scenery, nice wilderness, but the river is there to orient you if you ever get lost. I pretty much hiked and camped exclusively for my first 2-3 years backpacking.
@maplebiltong 3 роки тому
Great video and awesome scenery!
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
Thanks for the kind comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@marcrogers8200 3 роки тому
Great video, can't wait to do this myself! How long was the trip from the bluff down to the river/Steel Creek? Also, is there a clear trail marking from the bluff to the river or were y'all winging it?
@WanderingBlock 3 роки тому
I'd say from the bluff to Steel Creek is maybe four or five miles, nothing crazy. (It could have seemed easier since we did it all in one day tho) There is a pretty clear trail, even a little sign saying no horses and no camping on the bluff, strange that they don't post that on the main entrance people take. If you do lose the trail just remember walking down hill leads you to the Buffalo River and Steel Creek is upstream. Be safe and have fun, thanks for watching!!
@marcrogers8200 3 роки тому
@@WanderingBlock awesome man, thanks!
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