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We trade bikes for canoes (it’s the Arkansas thing to do).
Along the way we pass through layers of sandstone, limestone, natural springs, caves, natural bridges, and box-like canyons.
We climb from camp 1100 feet to Petrie Cave Hollow and ride a beautiful section of buff singletrack overlooking northern Arkansas.

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Primary:	Mountain Biking
Other:	Hiking, Canoeing, Urban Exploration, cave, Camping

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Ozark's Syllamo & Buffalo River Adventure

Thousands of acres of lakes and streams and hundreds of miles of trails add up to big adventure in north central Arkansas' Ozark National Forest.

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Thousands of acres of lakes and streams and hundreds of miles of trails add up to big adventure in north central Arkansas' Ozark National Forest.

In the heart of the Ozarks, you'll find the state's tallest mountains carved and shaped by limestone bluffs, faults, cracks, caves, and bridges. The International Mountain Bike Association has also recently found this place, declaring the area's newly-built Syllamo trail system an "IMBA Epic." Lacing together the White and Buffalo Rivers, these "epic" mountain bike trails reveal other epic adventures as well.

Hiking through old growth hardwood forests, we find misty fern beds and exposed ridges. Canoeing on America's first national river, we paddle by natural springs, bridges, and waterfalls. Caving at Blanchard Springs, we uncover multiple levels of wild and living caverns. And, in visiting the local mountain village, we are met with down home hospitality and good times at Mountain View, the folk music capital of the world.

Meeting Information:

The group will meet one day one at 11am in Mountain View, Arkansas, at the Best Western Fiddler’s Inn. You may also take the Escape shuttle ($75 roundtrip) from Little Rock. The shuttle will leave the Holiday Inn Airport East at 8:30am on the first day of the tour. We will return to Mountain View around 3pm on the last day. The shuttle will arrive in Little Rock around 5:30pm.

Rentals:

Santa Cruz Heckler: $225

Camping Gear: $90

Trip Specifics:

Location: Arkansas

Season: Spring & Fall

Duration: 5 Days

Accommodations: Camping or Inn

Departure: Fly to Little Rock, AR or drive to Mountain View, AR

Notes:

For March & May departure: Camping Accommodation

For April departure: Inns Accommodation

Day 1: Biking - The White River Trail

After meeting in Mountain View we’ll shuttle to the trailhead. After lunch and introductions, our adventure begins on the White River Trail. This is an exciting and scenic section of the Syllamo Trail with views looking down the White River.

Total Mileage | 8 miles

Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground

Inns | Inn at Mountain View

Day 2: Biking - Scrappy / Bald Trail

Today’s ride will be a fun and challenging ride along the Scrappy Mountain Loop singletrack. This ride drops down to the White River crossing numerous streams and creeks, climbs up the “staircase”, and makes its way through the heavily forested backcountry of the Ozarks. Meeting with our support vehicle for lunch, we finish our day with a fast and fun descent to Blanchard Springs Campground.

Total Mileage | 20 miles

Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground

Inns | Inn at Mountain View

Day 3: Canoeing - Buffalo National River

An hour and a half shuttle upstream takes us to Tyler Flat. Here we trade bikes for canoes (it’s the Arkansas thing to do). The 27 mile trip from U.S. 65 to Buffalo Point (still referred to by many as "the old state park") is a long, fun float where the scenery's great, and the rapids are interesting but easy enough for first timers. Along the way we pass through layers of sandstone, limestone, natural springs, caves, natural bridges, and box-like canyons.

Total Mileage | 27 miles

Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground

Inns | Inn at Mountain View

Day 4: Biking - Jacks/Bad Branch Loop

The newest section of the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail System is on the agenda for the day. With moderate climbing and rolling terrain, this is one of our favorite rides in Arkansas! We climb from camp 1100 feet to Petrie Cave Hollow and ride a beautiful section of buff singletrack overlooking northern Arkansas. Our ride is met halfway for lunch and ends with a long descent back to camp.

Total Mileage | 25 miles

Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground

Inns | Inn at Mountain View

Day 5: Spelunking - Blanchard Springs Cave

Our last day takes us into the depths of Blanchard Springs on our Wild Cave Tour. The newest of the Caverns tours takes us to the undeveloped sections of the middle level. If you thought mountain bikes were the only way to get dirty on this tour, you guessed wrong! Be prepared to get dirty and have fun and expect to climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns. After our stop in Mountain View, we will shuttle back to Little Rock.

TRIP INCLUDES

Two guides
All meals starting with lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day
Support vehicle
Snacks
First-aid
Bike maintenance
Community gear
A souvenir shirt
Gratuities to local restaurants, hotels, transportation, and additional activities mentioned on this itinerary are paid by Escape Adventures.
If you engage in an activity that is not part of this trip as outlined, then you are responsible for tipping.

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare to and from our departure point
Lodging before or after the tour
Personal camping

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        After meeting in Mountain View we’ll shuttle to the trailhead. After lunch and introductions, our adventure begins on the White River Trail. This is an exciting and scenic section of the Syllamo Trail with views looking down the White River.<div><br></div><div>Total Mileage | 8 miles</div><div>Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground</div><div>Inns | Inn at Mountain View</div>
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                                        Today’s ride will be a fun and challenging ride along the Scrappy Mountain Loop singletrack. This ride drops down to the White River crossing numerous streams and creeks, climbs up the “staircase”, and makes its way through the heavily forested backcountry of the Ozarks. Meeting with our support vehicle for lunch, we finish our day with a fast and fun descent to Blanchard Springs Campground.<div><br></div><div>Total Mileage | 20 miles</div><div>Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground</div><div>Inns | Inn at Mountain View</div>
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                                        Day 3: Canoeing - Buffalo National River
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                                        An hour and a half shuttle upstream takes us to Tyler Flat. Here we trade bikes for canoes (it’s the Arkansas thing to do). The 27 mile trip from U.S. 65 to Buffalo Point (still referred to by many as "the old state park") is a long, fun float where the scenery's great, and the rapids are interesting but easy enough for first timers. Along the way we pass through layers of sandstone, limestone, natural springs, caves, natural bridges, and box-like canyons.<div><br></div><div>Total Mileage | 27 miles</div><div>Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground</div><div>Inns | Inn at Mountain View</div>
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                                        The newest section of the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail System is on the agenda for the day. With moderate climbing and rolling terrain, this is one of our favorite rides in Arkansas! We climb from camp 1100 feet to Petrie Cave Hollow and ride a beautiful section of buff singletrack overlooking northern Arkansas. Our ride is met halfway for lunch and ends with a long descent back to camp.<div><br></div><div>Total Mileage | 25 miles</div><div>Camp | Blanchard Springs Campground</div><div>Inns | Inn at Mountain View</div>
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                                        Day 5: Spelunking - Blanchard Springs Cave
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                                        Our last day takes us into the depths of Blanchard Springs on our Wild Cave Tour. The newest of the Caverns tours takes us to the undeveloped sections of the middle level. If you thought mountain bikes were the only way to get dirty on this tour, you guessed wrong! Be prepared to get dirty and have fun and expect to climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns. After our stop in Mountain View, we will shuttle back to Little Rock.
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