Ahhh yes. Tiger Fang Falls. Isn't that where they filmed the waterfall scene from Last of the Mohicans? I'm pretty sure that's right. :-) You might also consider resurrecting a version of the old Labor Day Float. Back in the day, we'd do a section below Toledo Bend Dam for the 3 day weekend. The last one I did was probably the late 90's, but it was always a lot of fun. Something similar on the Sandbar section would be a blast. Can anyone get in touch with Danny Rowzee to bring up the SS Connestoga Canoe?

Just my two cents ... June starts getting pretty dang hot. And I'm getting pretty old and grumpy. I'd probably pass on camping in June/July/Aug, but am definitely interested otherwise. On the other hand, I'd do a float (i.e. no camping) anytime there is enough water. Yeah, I know ... I'm a wimp. BTW, I floated FM 2087 to Hwy 149 (just south of Longview) on Saturday. It was about 450 cfs on the Longview gauge. You could go a bit lower ... though I probably wouldn't.

I've been on the Neches, but never the Angelina. Sounds like a good trip.

Good checklist ... though I'll confess that I've never taken a PLB. I have taken a PBJ before, but sometimes the J soaks through the bread and kind of makes a mess. That said, I will clarify that you should make sure to take an updated map. A few years ago a group of intrepid travelers attempted a route in Colorado's Lizard Head Wilderness area. After 3 or 4 days in the backcountry ... they ran into a section of trail that was impassable due to snow (this was in July). One of the group members berated the others for not checking the map to see the route was clear of snow. I'm still not sure why those hikers so foolishly relied on outdated maps without the automatic snowpack updates. So foolish. Anyway, the group was able to reroute their trip and, although it was touch and go for a bit if all members of the group would survive, they all made it back to the highway for an interesting hitchhike back to their cars ... but that's a story for another day. The point is: 1. Put PB on both pieces of bread and the J in the middle so your bread doesn't get soggy. 2. Get updated maps. 3. When hitchhiking outside of Telluride .... well ...

it’s maybe a mile or so to the shelter and probably 5 all the way to the end. Then turn around and hike out. There‘s a bit of uphill, but it’s not too bad. Lots of vistas and rock formations. On top of Black Mtn, the trail gets really overgrown w briars. All in one day would be a fair slog, but it is fairly scenic no matter how far you go. The mule trail cuts off about 2 miles or so (I think). Bonus - stop in at the Rich Mtn Store and ask Steve about all the plane crash sites on Black Fork Mtn.

Bravo!!

My memory wasn’t exactly right, but it was close. The “mule trail” is still there, but some clear cutting and private property make it a little more challenging to find. i opted to hike from the regular trail head (shared by the Ouachita Trail), but did not go all the way up. By the way, there is a new trail shelter near where the Black Fork and Ouachita trail separate. Definitely a high class affair.