Ready to test yourself against the wild? This beginner-friendly men’s backpacking trip in the Buffalo National Wilderness is your chance to step into adventure, escape the noise of everyday life, and discover what you’re capable of. For 3 days and 2 nights, we’ll trek 15–20 miles through some of the most rugged and awe-inspiring terrain Arkansas has to offer.

You’ll cross rivers, scramble into caves, stumble upon forgotten cabins, and stand on bluffs overlooking miles of untouched wilderness. Along the way, you’ll pick up the skills every man should have in the backcountry—how to pack light, set up camp, cook over a stove, and navigate the trail with confidence.

Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before—our experienced guides, lightweight, high-quality gear and supportive group environment will set you up for success. All you need to bring is your drive to try something new and the willingness to push just a little past your comfort zone plus some personal items.

This is more than just a hike—it’s a chance to reclaim adventure, build resilience, and forge connections with yourself and other men in the wild. The Buffalo is calling. Are you ready to answer?

- 10am - Meet at the Buffalo Outdoor Center for bathroom stop.

- 10:30 - Drive to Lost Valley Trailhead

- 10:45 - Hike 2mi down Lost Valley Trail, check out the Cave and the Falls.

- 1pm - Back at the vehicles, learn to pack gear, filter water at nearby creek (staying at dry camp tonight)

- Drive to BOC, park vehicles, turn in keys and hike to Ponca Trailhead and plan to get 4-5

miles down trail

- ~4-5pm - Arrive at camp off BRT (looking toward Big Bluff)and prepare site

- Setup Camp

- Prepare Dinner

- Build Fire

- Debrief 

- 7:00am - wake up, breakfast, quiet time

- 7:30am - pack up camp, finish breakfast, repack bags

- 8:30am- 4pm - Hike down BRT, past Beech Creek toward Kyles Landing. From Kyles, take the ORT to Centerpoint to Goat Trail/Big Bluff. Stop to filter water on way out.

- Highlights for the day may include (weather and water depth permitting)

- Goat Trail and Big Bluff Overlook

- Granny Henderson’s abandoned cabin

- Hemmed Hollow

- Multiple River Crossings

- ~4-5pm - Arrive at new campsite (Multiple options near Beech Creek or

Centerpoint)and make camp for the day

- Setup Camp

- Filter Water

- Prepare Dinner

- Build Fire

- Debrief Day

- 8:00am - wake up, breakfast, quiet time

- 8:30am - pack up camp, finish breakfast, filter water, repack bags

- 9:30am - back on the trail.

- Highlights for the day include (weather and water depth permitting)

- Hike back to the Trailhead

- Multiple water crossings (weather and water permitting)

- arrive back at vehicles

- 3pm - Arrive back at Vehicles for gear inventory and departure