I'm having a heck of a time finding any info on trail-lengths, primitive-camping allowed, routes, or anything else other than just the day-hike near Camp Dorris or really limited info on a few loops and trails here and there (most of which don't have a lot of info).
I'm looking to do an overnight (possible a 3-day) hike in the Wichitas with the family to get in some practice before we try and hit something bigger out of state (and the ultimate family goal is somewhere in Peru and a backpack trip up to an ancient ruin).
I'm looking at Charon's Garden Loop in addition to Elk Mountain, and Apple and Pear Loop but it seems like every source for hiking in this state is trying to lock down all the necessary info to paid subscriptions (unless I'm just not able to find it).
I'm on Summitpost.org's site and found a few maps and what not, but no real info on backpacking or any serious trail-info.
Anyone done an overnight or 3-day trip in that neck of the woods that has pointers? I'm looking at between 15 and 25 miles depending on how long we plan on staying (we've done 13 mile day-hikes and a couple of small 10 mile overnight hikes with full-gear). Is that even possible in that area? Seems like it should be with all the wilderness area they have.
http://www.summitpost.org/wichita-mountains/171222#chapter_6
I'm looking to do an overnight (possible a 3-day) hike in the Wichitas with the family to get in some practice before we try and hit something bigger out of state (and the ultimate family goal is somewhere in Peru and a backpack trip up to an ancient ruin).
I'm looking at Charon's Garden Loop in addition to Elk Mountain, and Apple and Pear Loop but it seems like every source for hiking in this state is trying to lock down all the necessary info to paid subscriptions (unless I'm just not able to find it).
I'm on Summitpost.org's site and found a few maps and what not, but no real info on backpacking or any serious trail-info.
Anyone done an overnight or 3-day trip in that neck of the woods that has pointers? I'm looking at between 15 and 25 miles depending on how long we plan on staying (we've done 13 mile day-hikes and a couple of small 10 mile overnight hikes with full-gear). Is that even possible in that area? Seems like it should be with all the wilderness area they have.
http://www.summitpost.org/wichita-mountains/171222#chapter_6