Eagle Rock Loop Group Hike

I have fully recieved permission to go!!!! I just need to figure where to park my truck Thursday so that we can hike to it Saturday. I also need to now where we are starting so I know where to sleep Thursday night. I have been thinking about taking my 6 year old son with me, but I don't think I want to slow the group down that much. He is a strong hiker for 6, but that is a lot of water crossings for him.

Oh well, tell me where to park and hike to, and I will see yall next Friday morning

p.s. My truck will be by the trail on Saturday if anyone wanted to stash something there for Saturday night, Sunday morning.

P the only place I can see to park will be on 106. That will be 2 good climbs and the ONLY place to leave a car until you get up to the Upper Falls Trail head.

Looks like I wont be there until Late Friday. I will catch up with you guys at the Winding Stairs Trail head.

Let's review. Our goal for Friday night's camp is the spot on your left as you walk in from Winding Stair Trailhead. If it is too late or we are too spent when we get to Albert Pike we may stay there. In that case we will head for WS trailhead as early as possible. We do not plan on going further than that trailhead on Friday.
I show Red,Tenn, and Preacha meeting us Friday am at the remote parking lot. I have AR meeting us at the upper falls trailhead. And I have TM,East, and Lew meeting us at Winding Stair Trailhead.

Raise your hand if you are confused.

Mark

I am still kinda confused, is the remote parking lot in Albert Pike campground area, or is it by the little Mo falls area? I found FR106 trailhead on the map, so that is where I will park my truck, and best as I remember we are hiking clockwise, am I right ?

trail.. I have a guy here in my group that will be coming up Thursday and will meet you in the campground. I will get you more info around Monday but he is a great guy and strong backpacker. I have hiked with him before and hes legit lol. I will be out on a trail with him Sat and will talk with him more then.. How many will be in your group that your bringing... Oh and dont forget eaststingray.. he will be meeting up at the Winding Stairs TH as well.
P.. your correct but if your getting there Thursday then not to worry about finding the parking for your truck. These guys will know where the trail crosses. But you will have to stage it early as its a pretty good little drive from AP to the parking area and then up to the upper falls parking lot. 106 comes right out of Albert Pike.

TM,
Looks like I've got 6 right now. I talked to Preacha and we've got a good plan worked out. Everything is coming together. Yay!

Mark

You guys have fun in the snow!

Looks more like cool and rain.... Gonna be a "wet" grind.

Fri
Mar 5

Few Showers
58.0°
41.0°
30%

Sat
Mar 6

Showers
60.0°
41.0°
60%

Sun
Mar 7

AM Clouds / PM Sun
60.0°
47.0°
20%

Well its still a ways away and these suckers can guess it for the next day but if we get to Thursday and its still a strong chance I may have to back out.

On the snow my bad, don't know why I was thinking your trip was this weekend. At the time we were getting
a heavy wet snow! In fact our school let out at one today.

Weather conditions are improving! Higher chances of rain have moved out to Sunday. Maybe by the middle of the week they'll be out to Monday?

Can we get a final count / summary of how many, when, and where?

Sean

From us over here its me Tennhiker and Pete P.. uh you don't know him yet... Pete will be getting there Thursday and hike with you guys... its still up in the air if I can Thur or if for Fri...

I count 14 total.. if everyone shows...

That's awesome - we'll certainly be blazing a trail with that many. Looking forward to it.

Hey Y'all! I'm one of Eddies guys from Memphis. I'll be there sometime Thursday afternoon. I drive a grey Ford Focus with a bike rack and a roswell ribbon on the back. I look forward with hiking with you all.

Hey Pete and welcome here as well. I sent you a message earlier about a phone number can you PM me or something so I can get it... I was going to get you in touch with Trail So you can hook up at the campsite.

thanks Eddie, I sent the digits

Hey guys, I may have to back out. Started having some knee issues over the weekend. I'll rest it another day or two and see how it feels midweek. Could maybe hike in from the Winding Stairs trailhead Fri. afternoon and see how it feels, then continue on or hike back out to my vehicle.

Gotta take care of those joints! I've been drinking "joint juice" for the past two months and it seems to help. Also changed my workouts and stopped doing whatever made them hurt. Plus got my pack weight to under 30 lbs. But, the ERL could change all that?

Weather is really starting to shape up! I'm thinking no rain ...

rain or shine I'll be there! I can't wait to get away from Memphis for a few days.

Like that attitude Pete! Same here - rain or shine - ready to get on the trail for a few days.

A couple of years ago I was backpacking/camping/fishing at LBL and it poured rain almost the whole time I was there, but it was still better than being back home with my now ex-almost mother-in-law. My tent wasn't waterproofed, and I was soaking wet, but at least I didn't have to deal with a toilet that backed up and over-flowed

A couple of years ago I was backpacking/camping/fishing at LBL and it poured rain almost the whole time I was there, but it was still better than being back home with my now ex-almost mother-in-law. My tent wasn't waterproofed, and I was soaking wet, but at least I didn't have to deal with a toilet that backed up and over-flowed

not sure why it posted twice, must be all the porn I'm downloading screwing things up