Fatpacking

Fly or drive into Little Rock (LIT). The best arrival time is between 12PM - 3PM, but if you can save a significant amount of money by arriving a little before or after, you should do so.

Take free airport shuttle to Comfort Inn & Suites Airport (AR099), 4301 East Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, AR, 72206, (501) 376-2466

Equipment shakedown. We go through your pack and examine everything you brought.

Go to Ozark Outdoor Supply 5514 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR to pick up any equipment participants forgot or still need. Open until 6PM

Trail mix distribution

"Before" body composition measurements taken

Go out for opening dinner, review trip orientation

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.

Go out for breakfast or hotel breakfast

Shuttle to Lake Sylvia, Route 324

Begin hiking at Lake Sylvia, elevation 800'

Hike 0.4 miles to the Ouachita Trail, elevation 800'

Hike 2.5 miles to N. Fork Pinnacle Spur

Hike 0.5 miles round trip to N. Fork Pinnacle for a great view

Hike 1.8 miles to Brown Creek, fill all water vessels

Hike 0.6 miles to Brown Creek Shelter, elevation 950'

Camp at Brown Creek Shelter, elevation 950'

Miles today: 5.8. Total miles: 5.8

Possible bailout: Route 324 or Forest Road 805

Hike 3.3 miles to the Flatside Pinnacle and Flatside Wilderness, elevation 1500’

Hike 4.2 miles to Upper Crystal Prong, elevations 1200'

Camp at Upper Crystal Prong, elevation 1200’

Miles today: 7.5. Total miles: 13.3

Possible bailout: Forest Road 805

Hike 7.6 miles to Oak Mountain Shelter, elevation 1750'

Camp at Oak Mountain Shelter, elevation 1750'

Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 20.9

Possible bailout: Forest Road 132

Hike 7.0 miles to Highway 7, descending 750', ascending 500' and descending another 500'

Possible 1-mile round trip to Iron Springs for picnic table.

Hike 1.0 miles to Moonshine Shelter, Elevation 1400'

Camp at Moonshine Shelter, elevation 1400'

Miles today: 8.0. Total miles: 28.9

Possible bailout: Route 7

Hike 7.6 miles to Big Bear Shelter, elevation 1300'

Camp at Big Bear Shelter, elevation 1300'

Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 36.5

Possible bailout: Forest Road 107

Hike 3.0 miles to Ouachita Pinnacle, highest point on the hike, elevation 2000'

Hike 4.6 miles to Blue Mountain Shelter, elevation 1500'

Camp at Blue Mountain Shelter, elevation 1500'

Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 44.1

Possible bailout: Forest Road 107

Hike 4.4 miles to Route 298, elevation 800', end of hike

Miles today: 4.4. Total miles: 48.5

Possible bailout: Route 298

Go for a mineral bath at Quapaw Historic Bathhouse, for a relaxing soak in the main bath area (included). Other services such as massage and private baths available.

Shuttle to Comfort Inn & Suites Airport (AR099), 4301 East Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, AR, 72206, (501) 376-2466

"After" measurements taken

Dinner and awards ceremony

This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.

Free Hotel Breakfast

Free Airport Shuttle