Cross Timbers kayak/backpack to the lost loop overnight adventure

Crosss Timbers overnight adventure! Kayaking - Backpacking from Cedar Bayou Marnia to Lost Loop.

This is a beginner-friendly kayaking - backpacking hike along the beautiful Cross Timbers Trail. That being said, cold weather conditions will elevate this hike to a more intermediate-level experience. If you’re new to backpacking and have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out - prepared beginners are always welcome!

Friendly dogs are welcome on this trip. Please bring a leash and be mindful of other hikers.

Start Location & Time

This trip is kayak version of the last cross timbers lost loop backpacking trip.

Saturday morning 830 am arrive at cedar bayou to off load kayaks and gear - I'll be wanting to set out at roughly 9 am.

I want to feed into the wanderlust pirate experenice and paddle around the lost loop coast and map out all of the possible campsites. Lets pick the best one to stay at. Since we are kayaking in trail building and site maintenance tools will be highly encouraged to bring. Lets keep the campsite we love looking super fresh.

The site is unknown so we are up for a fun adventure.

If you want to hike/paddle out friday afternoon - with all the free time - coordinate possible sites via text/messages please. We can always move locations for Saturday.

Ill want to have radio communication on this trip. If you will bring a gmrs handheld we can communicate our locations.

Channel 15 - ctcss tone 110 rx tx
midland privacy tone cts 15

if you have questions or want to borrow a radio please meassage me beforehand. I only have so many... I can help get you setup.

Parking is available along the road in front of the marina entrance, as well as inside the marina.
Parking fee: $5 cash or pay inside with a card.

Water
The campsite has hike-in access to lake water, but filtering can be limited depending on sandy lake conditions. I recommend packing in your own water - at least 1 gallon total per person for the full trip. Ill want to pack in a couple ozark gallons to drink. Water bucket for the fire/dishes

Weather and Gear
If dangerous weather occurs (such as severe storms), I will reschedule the event. Otherwise, this will be a cold-weather campout, so please bring the appropriate gear.

I will bring my saw and tools to maintain a cleaner campsite for the group. We will have a 30 minute group firewood gathering donation activity to keep us warm for the night this will be the minimum requirement.

You have to pay the campsite spirits their respect.

pack it in, pack it out, thats what its all about.

Distance
The hike from Cedar Bayou to lost loop is approximately 2 miles one way with the site as a to be determined. The paddle will take longer since we will be surveying the land. I would say an hour give or take 45 minutes to find our location. Thats being generous.

Food - cooking
Please see to comments section for what you would like to bring.

Lets have a potluck - I can bring a double burner and skillets. Might need some volunteers to carry a Dutch oven to make a dessert cobbler?!?

Ill see yall on the water, or at camp.