Womble to Ouachita | New Gear and Plans for 2024

[@kenwbrenner]

Nicely done Chris (as usual)! Looking forward to your upcoming hikes and videos this year. God Bless!

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks, Ken! Hopefully I can do the OHT justice, & capture all the magic of that trail.

[@jeansayers8659]

So enjoy your videos. We live in Newton County, so the BRT and OHT are our two favorites, but truly enjoy your journeys to the other great beauties ! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@DixonHikes]

Y’all are living the dream up there in the most scenic county in all of middle America. Thanks for watching & the kind words. We’re so lucky to have both the Ouachitas & the Ozarks. Can’t wait to get back on the OHT - 7 weeks from today. ⏳

[@rungavagairun]

14:55 That's a cool section. Narrow ridge. Wow.

[@DixonHikes]

Definite pucker factor if on a mountain bike!

[@ToddvsTodd]

Good stuff Chris!

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks, brother! What you got planned for 2024?

[@vs123]

Beautiful nature

[@OutdoorOperator]

Some nice overlooks on day 2. Some cool new gear. +1 on dangle supply 👌

[@DixonHikes]

My man, you’re welcome in Arkansas anytime! 😎 Missing your content, brother - the world needs more Outdoor Operator!

[@OutdoorOperator]

@@DixonHikes I appreciate it Chris! The plan is to do a lot more filming this year... Will definitely hit you up when I'm able to get down to AR.

[@muddyfeethiking]

I tell everyone when they ask about a short trail to thur hike. Go do the Womble Trail. Beautiful trail. Go luck on the OHT. I hope to be on the Ozark Trail about the same time. Another great video.

[@DixonHikes]

Thank ya, sir! Ole Muddy Feet going for the Triple “O”! Man, have a safe trip. The OHT should be absolute magic if this rain keeps it up. Can’t wait. As far as the Womble, I regret not hiking it sooner!

[@muddyfeethiking]

I am also looking at the Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota for the fall. I've been wanting to try an open country hike.

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

I'm heading on to the OHT and then on to the Ouachita and a week or so I may have a little bit of extra time and do the womble trail before I fly out these trails look so great back there cruzy 🌱

[@DixonHikes]

Enjoy your time in the Natural State! Safe travels.

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

@@DixonHikes thanks ... Looks beautiful reminds me of the Appalachian Trail 🌱

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

Sounds like you have some great adventures planned for this year!!! Looking forward to watching!! This was a great video!! Looked like perfect weather!

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks, y’all! Put the Womble on your list, you’ll love it. Minimal rocks! Ha.

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

@@DixonHikes sounds like a plan!!

[@ericbrabham3640]

Always a good video from you. I think you'll love the EE quilt. Been loving mine for a few years now.

[@DixonHikes]

Hey, thanks Eric. My old Zpacks bag served me well, but it was time. I was so impressed with EE’s Torrid jacket & pants, that I didn’t hesitate. Failed to mention I opted for the 950FP.

[@calicogrinderman]

Just stumbled across your channel!! Hope to run into you in March! Going to try to knock out a few sections. Won't be hitting your mileage though lol.

[@DixonHikes]

Welcome! Nice, what sections are you looking at? The weather will play a huge role in my mileage, but I will be in no hurry.

[@calicogrinderman]

@DixonHikes was think tyler bend to buffalo city and tyler bend to ben hur. I only get the weekend to hike so it's short hikes.

[@curly__3]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@CGrizzle-q6d]

What’s up Chris This is Doc’. Captain and me are hitting the eagle rock loop on the 7th. If you’re freed up at all come catch us

[@DixonHikes]

Doc! What’s up brother. Man I’d love to join yall. But, I’m currently on the OHT. Pushing east to Dillard’s Ferry!

[@mattblevins9505]

What kind of tent are you using

[@DixonHikes]

It’s a Zpacks Duplex.

[@happycampers6592]

Hey Chris, new subscriber here. For any of the trails in Arkansas, do you hang your food or take any preventative measures to reduce bear encounters?

[@DixonHikes]

Thanks for the sub@@happycampers6592 I hang my food more times than not, but bears aren’t really in my mind here in Arkansas. Over 1,000 miles hiked in the backcountry & I’ve still yet to see a bear. I hang it to keep the little critters away from me. Odor proof bags have proven to be effective as well.