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Very challenging but fun ride on a 4 wheeler. Stick to the path and look at the map ahead of time and enjoy.
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Probably super nice and easy for people who bike, pretty rough on an old guy with bad knees
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Great hike trail is fantastic, easy to middling difficulty probably different in rain but dry it was great
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Oct 24 I completed the trail solo in under two days. Started at 10:30am from little Missouri trailhead went counter clockwise and finished around 6pm (14:3miles) and set up camp 2 miles in Viles Branch. I did this to get some of the flats out of the way and knock out the mountains on Athens Big Fork. On day 2 I started around 8:30am and finished at 2:40pm (14miles) completing a total of 28miles. The right side of the trail is mixed with hilly and flat portions, and in my opinion easier to do. Tough and beautiful trail overall. I didn’t bring water sandals because I didn’t mind getting my shoes/foot wet but near the end I started getting blisters. I would have brought sandals if I planned to stay longer to avoid any foot pain. In the mornings and near trailheads I would encounter groups with 3-5 people every hour or so. In the afternoon I would see people every 2-3 hours. It was a well trafficked trail.
This was my 2nd time this year, the first I did in August and was unable to finish. Water levels were low both times so the water crossings were relatively easy. I would check the water levels before going on the hike. Spiders and other insects were sparse compared to August and I think it’s because there was a lot more people on the trail enjoying the October weather. Plenty of streams to refill water and campsites. The terrain was overall rocky, I did a shoe change the 2nd time around to help dampen the feeling of rocks poking my feet.
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Some deep ruts from water runoff. Mostly easy lots of small sharp rocks. Air down. Ends in deep woods disbursed camping site with no view.
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Fun alternate route home for those back home to DFW area from Broken Bow.
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This is one of my favorite Jeep trails. It is especially beautiful the first week of November when the leaves are at their peak color.
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Easy stroll, paved and little or no incline. Cute river bridge and water flow.
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots, socks, or packs. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter which cuts down on weight. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out, trash is so light!!!
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots and socks. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out!!!
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots and socks. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out!!!
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots and socks. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out!!!
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots and socks. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out!!!
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Awesome but tricky loop, finished in 2.5 days. Water shoes/sandals and trekking poles highly recommended, even crossings that look easy can end with soaked boots and socks. Lots of trails will turn into streams with moderate rain so tread carefully. Great campsites and lots of water sources for a filter. Too much trash though, very disappointing to see so many fire pits full of it; please pack it out!!!
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Fun 2-day hike with friends and kids in the late winter of 2017. I have hunted and fished this area most of my live, but had never hiked these trails.
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Started out at the Athens big fork trail head at the upper left side of the map, and went counter clockwise which led to doing the most elevation on the first day. I would recommend this. We did 8 miles, 12 miles, and 7 miles through 3 days/2 nights. Bring a good water filter and water shoes for the water crossings.
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Our first off road trail. A little over growth that we had to trim, but was a fun beginner course with good muholes.
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Just completed the loop counter-clockwise from the northwest trail-head where Athens-Big Fork meets Little Missouri Trail (2020-06-10 to 12). Lots of tree cover and plenty of clear running water in all of the creeks. Abundant campsites. Great views. Would love to do it again in the fall with our dogs.
Tons of trash! Pack! It! Out! FFS. I expect to see trash left in camps that can be reached easily from the roads, but I really expected better from fellow backpackers. There were piles of trash most of the back-country fire pits. Filled all of my spare bags within the first 15 miles.
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This trail provides lots of shade and clean water throughout. Beautiful views with sections of the trail varying from moderate to difficult.
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Mostly dirt roads travel through the National Forest. Many camp sites along the route. Very easy traveling. The muddy spots were very few and I only put it in 4wd as a precaution. Easy enough for a car or truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to get through. There are some trails off of this main route, just compare with the MVUM to stay legal.
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The first 2/3 is great! Lots of good trail and easy driving. Some fun mud sections and technical inclines as well. The last 1/3 of the out and back was mostly small limbs and trees scraping my car. Surface stuff so not a big deal but the screeching gets old after awhile.
Loved the ride and I’ll do it again once I’m back in town.
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Challenging but worth it. Trail Life scout troop managed and had a great time.
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Great view of the surrounding area from retired Forest Service Fire Tower.
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