Yesterday, I found myself in Gilbert with "
Very Low" amounts of water on the Buffalo. Even after raining most the day yesterday, the river is still "Very Low" according the the USGS. So, rather than figure out a shuttle and drag a kayak down a few miles of gravel, I decided to explore some nearby trails. The Buffalo River Trail, which I believe is now part of the Ozark Highlands Trail, runs past Gilbert, but I'd been on that part of it a few times already so I drove to nearby Tyler Bend, one of the most popular put-ins on the river, which happens to also be home to
several medium-length, nice trails.
After parking at the Visitor Center, I got on the River View Trail and followed it 1.3 mi. up to the Collier Homestead. Along the way, I took in great views of the river and enjoyed the changing vegetation which varied from river cane and ferns to cacti, large white oaks, and beautiful moss-covered cedars.
From the homestead, I followed the Buffalo River Trail to the Spring Hollow Trail and took that downhill back to the visitor center.
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| Cacti and Ferns |
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