BRT – Buffalo River Trail
BRT – Buffalo River Trail
Description
The Buffalo River Trail “BRT” is a multi-day adventure of backpacking, challenging hiking and trail camping. This upper section or western end of the trail begins in the beautiful Boxley valley and ends near picnic area at Pruitt. It’s considered one of the best challenging backpacking adventures in Mid-America. Open year around, in this approximate 36 miles you will experience superior scenic beauty, opportunity to encounter wildlife, waterfalls and the chance to visit historic homestead remnants. The eastern end of the trail is from Woolum Ford to Dillard’s Ferry and connects with the Ozark Highland’s Trail. Dogs allowed from Ponca to Steel Creek section if you would like to bring your furry friend along for part of your hike.
Rating 4.5
Address:
AR-21, Kingston, AR 72742 (from Boxley) you can start from Ponca, Steel Creek, Kyles Landing, Erbie, Ozark and end in Pruitt.
Total Hike distance
36.3 Miles
Boxey Trail
11 miles
Ponca to Steel Creek
2.3 miles
Steel Creek to Kyles
7.9 miles
Kyles to Erbie
7.4 miles
Erbie to Ozark
6.7 miles
Ozark to Pruitt
2.6 miles
distance jasper
10-40 minutes
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation Change
5839
Dogs
No
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