Backpacking the Buffalo River Trail | Boxley to Pruitt

October 25-27, 2019
A solo trek of the Buffalo River Trail, western section - Boxley to Pruitt - 37 miles.
Day 1: Boxley Valley trailhead to Running Creek 8.2 miles
Day 2: Running Creek to Indian Creek 12.3 miles
Day 3: Indian Creek to Pruitt trailhead 16.5 miles

[@danmorton5713]

I’m planning to do this trail in the spring. So I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos on the trail. Yours is by far the best at showing the beauty of the trip. Thanks for sharing!

[@DixonHikes]

I appreciate that, Dan! I’m definitely a show the trail kinda guy. Ha, Spring will be a perfect time for the BRT - hopefully all those waterfalls will be rolling for ya!

[@TheAdventurePursuit]

Love watching your BRT hike my man! You were moving that last day!

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks man!

[@JonniesJourney]

Wow...great job on all the extra efforts showing your subs the views. I lost count on how many water crossings you did 3 times for those great shots. I heard about your channel on Get - out, he gave you a great shout out. Great video. 👍

[@honeylee5265]

what a wonderful trail! thank you for sharing this great work!👍👍

[@greaserspillett9498]

Epic

[@texashikeaholicsadventures5651]

Very nice video! We did the BRT in 2016 and loved it!! We are hoping to get back to the area soon to do some of the other trails in the area! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure!

[@DixonHikes]

So many great day-hikes or backpacking options in the Upper Buffalo! Thanks for watching, y’all!

[@meghandixon8584]

Great job, my love!! Super proud of you! 😘

[@DixonHikes]

😘

[@wvhikingadventures714]

Beautiful

[@RiverRooney]

This looks like a beautiful hike. Thanks for the Sub buddy.

[@bloodybonescomic]

I live in Garfield and am prepping for this trip next year. May most likely. I plan to linger and fish a lot.

[@DixonHikes]

The Buffalo River is a perfect place to linger! Ha, check out the Old River Trail if water levels aren’t too high.

[@JamesRobertSmith]

Nice video! One thing about hiking when the rain comes is that you tend to get a lot of solitude, which I really like. Did you encounter any other backpackers?

[@DixonHikes]

You & I both, James! I had this 37 mile trail all to myself. 👌🏼

[@OneEyeHikes]

Love that BRT man! Hope to do some of it later this winter. Job promotion has me in OKC a good bit.

[@DixonHikes]

Good to hear from you, Timothy. Congrats on that promotion! I almost called it off, given the forecast. So glad I went - every drainage was gettin’ it, waterfalls around every corner! More elk on trail than people. Pretty awesome.

[@OneEyeHikes]

Chris Dixon I know! Weather can make or break some trips! I’ve done this trail numerous times but love the “leaf off” time best. I made two great trips to CO this year. Plan to finish the OT this winter and am scheming for 2020. The WInds are calling again and I want to do some PNW on the PCT too.

[@DixonHikes]

You’re livin’ the dream, Sir. Ha I plan on starting my Ozark Highlands Trail section hike next month 👀.

[@OneEyeHikes]

Chris Dixon my friend Brian Thompson is Planning to do some sections. He from Fayetteville. Finished the AT last year. I can’t make but u two should hook up. He’s a great guy to backpack with.

[@DixonHikes]

Share my contact info with him & maybe we can get together for a section.

[@adventuremedic4538]

Nice video, thanks for sharing! Do you recall how frequent the camping opportunities were? I'm thinking of taking someone who doesn't like to do more than 5 or 6 miles in one day. Also, any idea if the water crossings become problematic in the spring?

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks for watching! Highly recommend downloading the Guthook app, & purchasing the BRT map ($4.99 I think). It will show you most, but not all, campsites along the BRT. This hike was done after several days & inches of rain - the only water crossing I think that could be sketchy would be Indian Creek @ mile 20.4, if I recall it was just over knee deep, but moving pretty good.

[@Outdoors4adventure]

My kinda country.🙂👍

[@DixonHikes]

The crown jewel of Arkansas, no doubt. Thanks for watching @Outdoors4adventure!

[@CU31574]

Truly great video! Those color changes are just breath-taking. My brother and I kayaked about 35 miles down the Buffalo from Ponca in May 2019 but I was wanting to do this hike as well, hopefully before the end of this year. Were the ticks still an issue when you went? And did you have the BOC shuttle your vehicle to Pruitt?

[@DixonHikes]

I appreciate that, C Norman, & thanks for watching. This hike was done late October 2019, & I don’t remember ticks being an issue. BOC did shuttle my car to Pruitt for around $60. Highly recommended the BRT! Most people skip the section from Boxley to Ponca & I’m not sure why. I loved that stretch.

[@CU31574]

@@DixonHikes Thanks for the info!

[@mrose901]

@Chris Dixon I'm thinking of hiking here soon and looking into shuttles, what is BOC?

[@DixonHikes]

@@mrose901 Buffalo Outdoor Center www.buffaloriver.com/