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Hawksbill Crag
2010.03.06
Brenda (djnana) with her walking stick on the trail, marked by the red-orange triange on the tree.
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The Buffalo River was some 1,500 feet below the ridge we were hiking.
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Most parts of the trail was pretty easy to distinguish.
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Go RIGHT around this boulder - there IS NOTHING to the left!
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Hawksbill Crag - 150 feet straight down into the trees - 1,500 feet down to the river below!
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Brenda, sitting on the mostly flat surface atop Hawksbill Crag.
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A bolder Brenda standing up (notice how FAR she is from the edge)!
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Last Thursday Brenda and I drove to a remote area of Buffalo River National Park (a protected wilderness area) to the trailhead of a 1 1/2 mile hiking trail to Hawksbill Crag.
It took us just under 2 hours to make the 3 mile round trip, and we hiked up and down the mountains, often on trails that were a matter of inches from the edge of cliffs where a slip would mean probable death.
Even in the dead of winter, the rocks, trees, and views were spectacular. We will definitely come here again in the spring and fall when the trees add their brilliance to the landscape.
It took us just under 2 hours to make the 3 mile round trip, and we hiked up and down the mountains, often on trails that were a matter of inches from the edge of cliffs where a slip would mean probable death.
Even in the dead of winter, the rocks, trees, and views were spectacular. We will definitely come here again in the spring and fall when the trees add their brilliance to the landscape.
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UNBELIEVABLE!!! I don't think I would out as far as Brenda was...to scary for me but it certainly made for some FANTASTIC shots!!! I really love this post :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2010-03-05: 22:43
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You should be so proud of me because I said I wouldn't crawl out there on my hands and knees for a million dollars, much less stand up! To quote John Denver: "Far out (and down), Man!"
djnana · 2010-03-05: 22:48
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Yes!!! Far out (and down), man! (rest his soul) I so need to take myself a road trip and visit this spot. I am usually the guy sitting on the edge of such a precipice with his feet dangling over the edge all the while singing John Denver songs at the top of his lungs. This is a beautiful set, Larry. Well done!
365edgar · 2010-03-05: 23:06
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These make me nervous... haha Nice!
BwannaDon · 2010-03-06: 00:25
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Wow, an amazing place, and a brave woman on the edge!
Ole365 · 2010-03-06: 00:27
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First: You have a beautiful woman. Secon: Wath a great hike you did!!! All pictures are nice. TFS
Ryana · 2010-03-06: 02:08
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Wonderful set.
wildduck · 2010-03-06: 05:00
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did she have afraid of it falling? =0 What a nice place =)
onlyricky · 2010-03-06: 06:56
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Fantastic shots! I wouldn't be going out there myself but Brenda is brave.
SunFlower1990 · 2010-03-06: 08:03
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Great pictures! What a terrific view, the "craig" is an Ozark landmark that I've yet to visit and this looks like a good time to do it (while the ticks & chiggers are still asleep).
critterbug · 2010-03-06: 08:40
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Great photos. I think it's spectacular place and she is brave! I'm expecting photos in other seasons...!!!
skskz · 2010-03-06: 08:49
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Great shots! It's amazing what the addition of a person can do for the perspective of the shot. I didn't realize the magnitude of the Crag until Brenda was brave enough to pose on it!
tennischick · 2010-03-06: 09:39
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what a cool place!~ It's wierd you say the dead of winter but there's no snow; such a difference from snowy ne; I like the shot of Brenda sitting
urmysunshine · 2010-03-06: 10:09
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OH My goodness !!! Brave Brenda , the last three are impressive , not sure if you would get me standing there . My younger brother keeps sending me "scary" photos like this of him on tops of mountains. Reminds me of the cartoon roadrunner and cayote was it?
MoMac · 2010-03-06: 10:28
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Beautiful Brenda and scenery! Love the one of her standing on the Crag...I'll get a little too close to an edge and Don will make me step back..Love these shots, I want to go there next time we travel through Arkansas!
NellyBly · 2010-03-06: 11:17
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Wow, Fantastic shots!!!
jennye · 2010-03-06: 13:28
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Sounds like a fun trip! And way to go Brenda for being so brave! I used to love hiking trips, but I haven't been in quite a while
kmack · 2010-03-06: 14:29
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Wow what unbelievable shots, what a fantastic place for a hike, looking forward when the trails around here are not so waterlogged :)
mystic1 · 2010-03-07: 14:40
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Wonderful set! Really gave the impression of the scope of the place. Brenda certainly was brave!!
kellybee322 · 2010-03-07: 16:51
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Fabulous set Larry. That scenery is absolutely stunning. I think Brenda is very brave. You'd never get my wife anywhere near that overhanging rock.
Jarvo · 2010-03-07: 20:14
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When we go, we'll have to find Tim Ernst's personal trail between his house and the Crag. It's only a 15 minute hike. We can stop by and say hello. :)
jtnelso · 2010-03-07: 22:38
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Looks like a lovely hike in those beautiful surroundings :-)
hannamagnusson · 2010-03-08: 03:24
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I love the last one!
????? · 2010-03-08: 18:13
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Love the hawksbill. Just spent four years writing the novel. The Hawksbill Crag. You can see photo and a bit about the 1865 story on the website. www.thehawksbillcrag.com Richard Snelson
rsnelson0984 · 2011-02-18: 21:26
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