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Ouachita Mountain Hikers pre-dates FoOT as the trail maintenance volunteer group.

34:05 how did you get so close to the moose without him caring

Ooooohhh, and this one, too! Can’t wait to watch this once I’m home! 😁✌🏼

Oooohhhhh! I can’t wait to watch this! 😁😁😁

I knew this area in the mid 1990's ....Hummingbird Saddle was one of my favorite places to rest and let the beauty sink in....I have looked for videos of that area since the catastrophic fire which burned over 200k acres of forest in the Gila Wilderness. The Crest Trail was a favorite .....so sad. I see now in your video what it looks like now.....figured it would be bad....Sad. Thank you for showing this area....I got the feeling no one wanted to hike here anymore...or the forest service didn't want anyone seeing what the fire had done....

I'd like to do the trail. The potential difficulty of finding water makes me hesitant because I have only backpacked in areas where there was plenty of water.

Backpacking the Ouachita Trail sounds like quite the adventure! It must be incredible to experience the trail’s beauty and solitude. Thanks for taking us along on your journey!

Finishing the last section of the Elk River Hiking Trail must have been a great experience! Thanks for sharing your adventure! All the best! 💕

mad respect to men using sewing to solve some outdoor project need. if they can build they can sew...

Very impressive! You have a broad skill set. It's neat to see others' DIY projects for outdoor gear, as I've done some projects myself, but this was more ambitious than anything I've done. I enjoyed seeing your hot tent video but hadn't taken notice you had constructed that shelter as well. My hats off. Please do more of these type of videos in addition to your backpacking videos. I enjoy your channel much more than some of the main stream channels. You really deserve to build a big subscriber base. Enjoy your camping/hiking adventures! Can't wait to see the next one.

Excellent music for a hiking video. The section captains for these two sections made it a priority to keep the vistas clear and open.

Absolutely gorgeous section, nicely edited.

Absolutely gorgeous shots man, brilliantly filmed.

Comparing this to the earlier videos is fascinating - the landscape certainly changes a lot! How bad were the ticks while you were out there?

This is a wonderfully thorough look at the trail! I'm looking forward to heading out there soon - hammocking, with a similar setup - and I appreciate all the detail you've included!

This trail is awesome. I hiked it for my shakedown to ready myself for the AT… breathtaking views from Blue Ouachita Mountain- at Ouachita Pinnacle. 🤗 (around milepost #140)

Your video resonates deeply with my own hiking experiences. It's refreshing to see others embracing the tranquility and adventure of nature.Liked!

Thanks Phil for sharing another awesome adventure with us! I’ll be looking forward to the next one.

Such a lovely solo adventure my friend! This looks amazing!

9:00 That section near the sign is confusing because I think they tried to reroute the trail down that drainage. When you come to it from the opposite direction, you're more likely to come up from that direction because that's the path you see. Going the way you came from, you more clearly see the upper path. It's a only a difference of a few feet before they converge again. And the only way I know about them both is because I came the other direction on a day hike with my wife.

You’re so hot!

Thank you nice video

4:00 When there has been more rain and that pond is full, there is a spring just on the other side of the trail below the pond (pond is on the right side of the trail and higher up, spring is on the left, just down hill from the pond). I've had decent flowing water from that spring. But the last time I went through Flatside, I got water from where I suspect you got it, but that flowing set of cascades and pools of water (6:28). Do you happen to know, is that the area Tim Ernst refers to as Moccasin Springs? Also, both times I have passed through that area, I have missed the place where the trail turns to go up hill out of that valley. There is a campsite next to the creek, and the trail looks like it continues straight, but it goes left up the hill. I've had to backtrack after I realized the trail petered out. Maybe it's just me. Haha. 8:07 Crystal Prong is a funky crossing, but when the water is high, it's scary. Those angled rocks get super slick when they're wet, and that water gets rushing when the rocks are mostly covered.

Outstanding adventure man, shots are so nicely composed.

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing.👍3

This video is proof that nature is the ultimate artist! Hats off for capturing its beauty so wonderfully. Great adventure

goin this saturday. this is actually my favorite spot as well you camped at. looking forward to camping here.

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. 👍5

Lovely episode man, shots are diverse and simply nicely composed.

What a wonderful section to hiket! Beautiful atmosphere out there and perfect weather conditions. Nice video!

Awesome you could return back to Elk River hiking trail with your lovely wife. I remember being tuned in to your previous video at that location when you both had the little health scare and you had to retreat back to the car at night. I think it’s awesome she supports your hobby and even goes the extra mile in joining you on your adventures. Happy trails and many blessings together. I’m based in Dallas but hope to make it up to the Kansas and Missouri areas to explore some of the backcountry there. Your videos have definitely inspired me to make the trip by car some day.

That looks like quite an adventure. What an awesome camp you made! And very beautiful view at the end 🙌

Outstanding trail guys, trail looks and feels so therapeutic.

Hello! You seem very knowledgeable about this trail! Can you tell me if there are any campsites on the trail near the 10 mile mark that are suitable for a group with 3-4 tents? Would love to be near water or to water cache at the parking lot near mile 9.5. Or other recommendations?

SO nicely edited and filmed bud, intro is great.

Great adventure video. Thank you for sharing.

Here before the fame my boy keep grinding

This is a great video man!

Your winter camping experience resonates deeply with me. It's clear we share a mutual love for the great outdoors and the sense of wonder it brings. Your video is truly captivating! Liked and subscribed!

11:00 Big Bear shelter is in a beautiful spot.

5:00 That little staircase up and over the barbed wire fence is ...interesting. There has to be a story behind it.

Absolutely gorgeous film bud!

Awesome video!

Really enjoying your insight to this section of trail. I set out March 5 to through hike the whole thing...

Cool video! Leaving a like to support your channel.

Planning to through hike the trail in March. Thanks for the insight to this section.

I went through that area in early December of last year. Fidler Creek shelter is a super nice shelter. We just stopped for lunch there, but it was a nice spot for sure. Wasps were not there when we came through. haha.

I guess squeeze filters are too heavy for you? 🙂 Nice video. I'll be doing this section soon, so it's good to see a current video.

This place is magnificent! Watching this just makes me feel good!