Hike North Sylamore Creek Trail – Cripple Turkey to Cole Fork Rd

05 Sep Hike North Sylamore Creek Trail – Cripple Turkey to Cole Fork Rd

Date: Sep 21 2019, 9:30 AM
Type: Day Hike
Location: Cripple Turkey to Cole Fork Rd
Description: Trail: North Sylamore Creek Trail — section running from Cole Fork Rd. primitive trail head to Cripple Turkey trail head. For those who have never hiked the North Sylamore Creek Trail, it is one of the most scenic trails in Arkansas. Of course, with the leaves on, some of the views will be obscured. Nonetheless, there will be plenty of beauty to enjoy. All ages
are welcome, so we hope to see you there!

Distance of hike: 4.5 miles

Difficulty of hike: moderate due to long uphill stretch at the end of the hike

Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.

Meeting place: Intersection of Hwy. 341 (Push Mountain Rd.) and Barkshed Rd. Unless changes have occurred recently, Barkshed Rd. is not marked. To get there from Hwy. 14, turn north at the intersection of Hwy. 14 and Hwy. 341 and travel approximately 8.3 miles.

To get there from Hwy. 201, turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 201 and Hwy. 341 and travel approximately 14.75 miles

Plan: From the intersection of Hwy 341 and Barkshed Rd., we will caravan to the Cripple Turkey trail head. From there, we will shuttle to the Cole Fork Rd. primitive trail head where our hike will commence.

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