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Thanks for watching, Chad! I’ll be back out there at the end of the month to pick back up where I left off. Hiking Grinders to Dillards, & Spring Creek to Matney Knob. Hoping for some nice fall colors, & rain!

Thanks for sharing, Chad! It’s the least I can do for a trail that’s done a lot for me. Hopefully that was a nice lil surprise as your hike was coming to an end. Congrats on finishing the OT! The OHT in March is nothing short of magic. You’ll love it.

I’ll be out there next week to check on it, & gather any trash. Should I bring more water? There was a pretty good size pool in Hillary Hollow 2 weeks ago. But we haven’t had a drop of rain since….

@@DixonHikesThank you! It was an incredible experience and your trail magic just added to the adventure in a positive way! I would say bring more water if no rain in the next week. The seasonal water sources were dry besides the creek near the Lake Sylvia Junction until the Maumelle River.

Thanks for watching, Lacey! My most terrifying experience ever in the backcountry, was trying to cross Hurricane creek. Sub-freezing, above waist high. I thought it was important to caution anyone watching this video to not underestimate this crossing!

Perfect time to be on the BRT. Have a great hike!

Thanks for sharing & watching, Frank! The OT is a great trail, you’ll enjoy it. I’m planning on doing it again in a few years!

Thanks for the sub@@happycampers6592 I hang my food more times than not, but bears aren’t really in my mind here in Arkansas. Over 1,000 miles hiked in the backcountry & I’ve still yet to see a bear. I hang it to keep the little critters away from me. Odor proof bags have proven to be effective as well.

Thanks for watching, James! Hope these are helpful as you plan your thru-hike of the OHT. If you have any ?’s or if I can help in anyway, reach out!

Nice! 58 degree nights in August are rare around here, as you know - I had to take advantage with a quick overnighter. C’mon fall!

Thanks for watching, Big T. Most of this video was shot on a GoPro hero 5 black with the karma grip gimbal. Stabilization has greatly improved on the phones, all my recent videos are shot on iPhone 14Pro.

@@DixonHikes I’m just getting back into the hiking/backpacking after a 25-30 year hiatus. I think I’m gonna try my hand at the videoing and editing. Keep doing what you’re doing, I really enjoy your content.

Man, that’s awesome! I didn’t start backpacking until my mid-30’s. It has become my passion, & an integral part of my life. As far as videos, go for it! Definitely a learning curve when it comes to editing. My only advice is to not chase the algorithm & make the kind of videos you want/like. I don’t watch gear videos, so I don’t make gear videos. I enjoy documenting most of my trips, showing off my home state, and sharing with my family/friends. I’ve even made a few friends on UA-cam in the process. That is the only purpose of my channel. Good luck - if I can help in anyway, please reach out.

It is indeed, Mike. If you enjoyed the Ouachita Trail - you’d love the OHT!

Thanks for watching. Absolutely, shoot me an email with any questions you may have. sooiepig311@yahoo.com

Hey, thanks! I found that song on iTunes. Ozark Mountains by the BlackBerry Winter Band.

@@DixonHikes I thought that's who it was! They are a local band!!

So many trails. So little time. Right there with ya, brother. This is a nice lil off the radar loop - the shelters are awesome. I don’t see why you couldn’t roll up to one in a kayak.

Thanks! So many great trails in our home state. Few better than the OHT!

Thanks, Mr Ken! I’ll do the Foothills Trail again one of these years - want to see it in the spring with ALL those falls rolling!

Hey, Ken! The Fiery Gizzard blew me away, honestly. Just an incredible hike! Yes, I think y’all could do it as a day hike. Start early though. That stretch down & through the Gorge is quite challenging, but spectacular. The “Dog Hole” trail stays up on the ridge & bypasses the Gorge, supposedly easier. But you’d be missing the best part of the trail. IMO.

@@DixonHikes Thank you Chris, appreciate your advice!

Thanks for following along & all the kind words, Mr Ken! Hope you enjoyed the sights & sounds of the OHT. Unfortunately, I spent my Fathers Day working a 12hr shift. But yes, my wife & I are blessed with 5 kids, & now a grandson. I’m not sure I’ll have a backpacker amongst them - but my hope is to inspire them to be adventurous, step out of there comfort zone & do hard & challenging things in life. Whatever they choose to do!

@@DixonHikes As for your Father's Day, you did what a good Dad does, support his family. As for hiking: I found that starting them with short day hikes was a say to see if any interest was in them. Look forward to more of your great work.

Man, hope there’s some water flowing out there so you can cool off!

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed the sights & sounds of the OHT!

This is the Buffalo National River.

@@DixonHikes when I was a teen, we rode horses at the national scenic trail ride, near fort Leonard Wood. Beautiful country great memories

Thanks for following along! Early spring is the best time of year for a hike like this IMO. Water everywhere. 12 hours of daylight. No bugs. Birds chirping. Great views with leaf-off, & watching the forest come alive with each passing day.

@@DixonHikes I meant to ask why at 4:33 you labeled it "The Narrows" instead of "The Nars" 😁

Oh, Y’know. For the non-Arkie-talkin’-folk out there. 😅

Daddy is more proud of you! Love you! 😘

Thanks for watching, Brad! All I see is a Sasquatch flappin’ his gums @ 7:24 😅

I was watching in low quality and see now it was just something in a tree. 😆

Thanks for watching, Gary. The Sheltowee Trace is on my to-do list!

​@@DixonHikesThe southern end of the trail in Ky and Tenn is rough, rough, rough.

Nice. It’s wider than it looks on camera, you can do it! Just take plenty of water for the climb back up to the Centerpoint Trailhead.

Thanks for following along, bro! What an incredible hike this was. Time to plan the next one!

Thanks for watching & helping to maintain this gorgeous trail, Skint!

Dude, I would’ve hiked 5 miles in the rain for that fish basket & fried apple pie!

It’s scheduled for Sunday 5/26 @ 9am. Thanks for watching!

Thanks, y’all. The eclipse was insane! So glad I planned this hike around it, so worth it!

Thanks man. Incredible hike! 10/10 recommend.

The Eclipse was incredible! Ouachita Trail 2045 for the next one! 😂

Got to that intersection & asked myself “do you have time?” I said “MAKE TIME!” As you well know Darlin’, definitely worth the 2 mile side trip to ole Fuzzybutt!

Nothing like the backpacking community!

I can only imagine. Wasn’t in great shape when I hiked through there, either. Hwy 7 east doesn’t get near the traffic as the western end of the OHT. Appears most people skip the trail from mile 138-143 & just walk Falling Water Rd to Richland campground, too (Judging by the tread) which offers some of the best views of the entire trail, IMO. I went back up there to retrieve my food buckets 2 weeks after I finished, & the Ozarks had turned full jungle!

Not too shabby. Had it to myself up there. The Narrows would’ve been an epic spot to view it as well. Totality blew my mind - I was speechless.

Ken, please reach out if I can be of any help in the planning of a OT or OHT hike!

@@DixonHikes Thank you Chris, will do!

Christina came in clutch! Made my day!

How high was it when you crossed? On my section hike it was over waist high, freezing & MOVING. Was lifting me up. Absolutely terrifying!

@DixonHikes waist deep when I crossed. I had my feet almost taken out from under me. My trekking poles were vibration from the fast flowing water. After I crossed, I lay down on that big flat rock trying to warm up.

Yikes! I’m enjoying your Ozark Trail vids. Should I hike it?

@DixonHikes The video that just went up is my last one. I got off at the halfway mark. Blisters on feet and sleeping pad not holding. Was looking at 3 days of 80 degree days. It has some good views but mostly a walk in the woods. I plan on going back in the fall and finishing it. It's a good trail all in all. It would be a good hike for you.

I’m still nursing blisters from the OHT. Nothing worse than a leaky sleeping pad on trail! I’ll take a nice walk in the woods over road walking or shared horse trail any day of the week. Ozark Trail hasn’t been on my short list, but just might plan it for spring ‘25.

Man, it’s THOSE moments I cherish most when I look back at my hikes. My backpacking journey has been all about self-discovery. Connecting with nature is very powerful, life changing even. I always say: you wanna know about someone? Go play 18 holes of golf with them. Wanna know about yourself? Go on a long hike, solo! Have a great hike. Enjoy the boulder fields of Richland! Some beautiful creeks/drainages through there.

YAAASSSS! Thank you, Christina! I just got a text from Mark that you reached out to him - he gave me your #. I’ll text ya!

Oh, & if you look closely @ 6:45 you make an appearance in my video! Ha

I saw it!! Ha ha too funny! You should have your spoon tomorrow or Friday. Loving the videos!

Nice! I’ll hike the Sylamore section this winter, more than likely. And I need to clean up Grinders to Dillards Ferry. Mentally, I checked out of this hike as soon as I got on the BRT. Horse 💩 all over the trail, horse 💩 in the creek beds, & all that road walking - just doesn’t do it for me after hiking through basically pristine wilderness for 160 miles.

Hell yeah, man! Only time I got wet in 12 days was a 2-mile hike on Hwy 65 in Marshall to the Daisy Queen for a fish basket & fried apple pie. Late night second dinner Dominoes run was a must!

Thank you, Catherine. The calorie deficit was real after the first 3 days. Hard for me to eat when it’s that hot/humid, all the food is dry, & drinking 6-7 liters of water a day. Made up for it when I got to town though!

Love that area. I could live down there.

So many waterfalls, around every corner it feels like.