Eagle Rock Loop Backpacking Trip
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- Опубліковано 11 кві 2018
- Eagle Rock Loop Backpacking Trip
This is a 28.6 mile loop near Langley, AR. It is a beautiful trail that consists of 3 trails linked together to create the loop. A good portion of the trail is along the Little Missouri River and after periods of heavy rain, it can be dangerous to cross.
So that's exactly when we were there! Normal water flow is in the 100-150 cu ft per second range, while we were out there it peaked at approx 1800 cu ft per second. This caused us several problems with crossing. In the end we had to find alternate ways to get where we were going, but that's part of the adventure, and why you should know how to read a map!
Great adventure with great company!
While out we also did a comparison of three of the top hammocks on the market today, the Dream Hammock Sparrow, the Dutchware Gear Chameleon, and the Warbonnet Blackbird XLC. Watch the video to see how they stack up!
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Just had an opportunity to watch this video, Mark.....what an adventure you guys had and have to thank you guys for taking time to make this doc of your trip, inspite of constant weather and river fording setbacks. My goodness, what a beautiful trail. Scenery reminds me very much of the Jacks River, which flows through the Cohutta Wilderness area here in the North Ga. Mtns. I have always been a tent camper but thanks to you and Shug's videos, I have become an avid hammock camper. Love your laid back down home style of producing relevant videos we all can learn from and enjoy. This particular video helped me not only get my Spiguyver fix for the week but made me check out the Dream Hammock Sparrow, as well. LOL! Next video, please........
Smart move to avoid that risky crossing of the Little Missouri by following those other creeks and saddle to drop south to the Viles Branch trail. I was at Eagle Rock Loop this past weekend. Conditions were very different than what you guys experienced. Looks like a great trip.
The swapping hammock thing is pretty cool man.. neat idea
Awesome informative video of your trip. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mark, great video again! Usually my attention span is good for a 6-min video, 10 is a bit of a stretch, but I was able to finish this one (not without a few snacking interruptions). Well done!
Not something I'd want to do, but it was fun watching you guys. Glad you made it ok.
Talk about embracing the suck! I do think this was a trip you won't soon forget though, thanks for taking us along!
THANKS FOR TAKING ME ALONG....Its the same over the pond here one dry day and real cold for this time of year peace ...love... and light
Holy water crossings! Finally got around to watching this. Well done sir, even with a unique situation. Cheers my friend!
Great video brother! Those rainy trips are a pain in the ass, but they are a ton of fun. I've always said the most memorable trips you are ever going to have are the ones that suck. Love seeing all those hammocks as well. Great variety.
Fantastic video and one of our favorite back country trails!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Great trip and vid! Awesome you guys kept on and embraced the suck. Well done.
Good job. Hope to hike this trail soon.
Having tried 3 DHs (ThunderBird, Sparrow & Darien), a WBBB and WBBB XLC I have found my Sparrow and my Darien to be the most comfy. The peak net easily (for me) takes the place of the shelf on the WBBB. I LOVE the way the Wookie stays in place on the XLC. With the DHs I use shock cord with the HG UQs to keep them from shifting too much and it usually works well, but every now and then get drafts. As you said, all of this is subjective to personal taste -- but I really appreciate you putting all different perspectives in the video. More info usually is always better.
The river was movin!!! Great vid, and what a great time for the water falls.
OHHH! I've been eyeing that hat on Amazon. Management says I don't need another but now that I can see what it actually looks like it. I'm getting it :) Great head to head with the hammocks man. Glad things dried out atleast some at the end.
Awesome video. Those water crossing were crazy. I have a dream hammock “raven “ and a warbonit “blackbird “. I think my dream hammock way better than warbonit. Thanks for sharing and again awesome video. 😃👍
I've kayaked this area most of my life and don't understand people camping right next to rivers, especially in wet conditions. This area took 22 lives at a camp ground a few years ago in a flash flood.
Been waiting on this one! This looks like it will go down as a lifelong memorable trip!
Great great video!!! I have waited so long for this comparison by somebody. My WBBXLC just isn’t cutting it for me due to a calf ridge. I have debated for a year between the sparrow and chameleon. I hate you missed the stairway area because that blows the rest of the trail away. It’s one of the most beautiful parts I have seen on any trail. Thanks again!