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topshot 
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Posted on: Jan. 27 2013, 12:53 pm |
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I'm double posting this in the Midwest section, too, since that's where we're located (Indiana).
I'm looking for places that we can rent canoes, go 1-4 days downstream and then backpack back to the car on some decent trails (minimal road walking). The only 2 places I know of are in the Southern section.
* Big South Fork (though the trails don't seem like you could get back to Leatherwood Ford bridge very easy)
* Buffalo National River and the Buffalo River Trail
Anything else?
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Posted on: Jan. 27 2013, 4:47 pm |
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For the Buffalo, come in the early spring. Backpacking Arkansas in the summer can be a death defying act and not just because of the heat. You can be entirely consumed by ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes. All they will find is a dried out skin husk! Start out as far upstream as you can depending on river levels. Check river level here - http://arkansascanoeclub.camp7.org/Default.aspx?pageId=471367 - click on the "Ozark Creek Information Summary", and then pick which section of the Buffalo you want to paddle. If you think you might like some company for the paddle section, post your intentions on the Arkansas Canoe Club web site. We love showing off "our" river.
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Posted on: Jan. 27 2013, 6:36 pm |
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My preference would be first week of April. I've been corresponding with Buffalo Adventures and given my experience (good course work but little practical) and that I'll have my 6 year old with me, he's recommending I don't try it when it's over 3'. He also said I likely couldn't run the upper portion the first week of June, which would be the next window.
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Posted on: Jan. 27 2013, 7:02 pm |
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the hiwassee river has the john muir trail. i think that's only a day's float, though.
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Posted on: Jan. 27 2013, 7:35 pm |
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I'd say the Suwanee River Trail and the Florida Trail... but by April, there might be a lot of bugs. Here are some links anyways! The hiking part is 100 miles and follows the river almost perfectly. There are place to camp with canoes also.
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Posted on: Jan. 28 2013, 12:41 am |
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+1 on the Buffalo River......simply beautiful. I'm sure you've seen the pics.
Hike back on the Buffalo River Trail, the Old River Trail or do a combo. ORT is a horse trail that stays low and crosses the river numerous times. Stunning views of the bluffs from below. The BRT mostly stays high on the bluffs with views down on the river.
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Posted on: Jan. 28 2013, 8:14 am |
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How high would crossings of the ORT be if the Ponca gage is at 3'? I can carry my son across if needed. He's light and only 47".
The Suwanee River and FT sound like a good one for Christmas break.
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topshot
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Posted on: Jan. 28 2013, 3:26 pm |
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Indeed, I had already planned to use your maps, Charlie. Thanks for the service.
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