203 River Crossings Loop
Today is the first day since back in May that the forecast high temp for the day isn’t supposed to reach seventy. To say ‘it has been a long summer’ is an understatement, I’ve been positively ‘giddy’ with anticipation for the start of hiking season ever since I saw the weather forecast for today about a week ago, and in the meantime have been planning where to go. Red Bluff on the Buffalo Doing some map studying I came up with a nice little loop hike that appears to be almost entirely on-trail, after all it’s not the time of year for bushwhacking. This loop will also cross the Buffalo River twice, and now is a good time of year for wet crossings. The river levels are low and the water warm, perfect for getting your feet wet. Plus, although I haven’t hiked this route before, I have seen both crossings and know they should be shallow (across shoals). Sand Hole at shoal downstream of Sand Hole ...