Multinight - Eagle Rock Loop, AR

I take multi night backpacking trip around the Eagle Rock Loop Trail, AR. Join in the adventure.
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[@lorrainehoye285]

I agree this was a gorgeous trail. The crossings were intense. I was on the edge of my seat!

[@happytrailbackpacking]

Yes it was!

[@kevinsatterwhite536]

The green patches are probably oats or some other grass planted for deer.

[@happytrailbackpacking]

That's a good possibility!

[@rungavagairun]

Those barefoot creek crossings cannot feel good. I guess that's better than people who
18:30 Those are blossoms on Eastern Redbud trees. They are one of the first trees to blossom in the spring here. Dogwoods bloom a little later with bigger white blossoms.
24:00 Eagle Rock Loop gets much more crowded as things warm up, and especially on the weekends.
I was wondering if you would give up on barefoot wet crossings. When I do Eagle Rock Loop, I march through the wet crossings and keep on going.
I think the reason the they haven't built bridges is because the Little Missouri floods so often and the bridges would need to be huge because the river spans such a wide distance. Forest Service doesn't have the funding for that. Personally, I kind of like the fact that they are wet crossings. Keeps it more rustic. They tried to build up the area around Little MO falls and the paved trail has almost all eroded away. They don't even have the funding to maintain what was already built, let alone building more.
Good video.

[@happytrailbackpacking]

Barefoot doesn't bother me, but after so many it takes its toll. I wear waterproof boot so they would take a week to dry. I ordered some better shoes that will dry quickly so I can keep moving. I will give those a try and hopefully my feet will not get chewed next time.

[@shannonhoye6899]

How cold was the water crossing those creeks?

[@happytrailbackpacking]

Numbing, probably around 35 degrees.

[@lonnierobin7347]

I think the green patches are for deer..

[@happytrailbackpacking]

That would make sense!