Skyline Trailhead — Attraction in Broken Bow

As an occasional hiker, the Skyline trail was no joke. Our group of 6 went in with high expectations and ended up realizing we were a bit over our heads with the trails difficulty. I would not recommend this trail to people who are not prepared for it physically. The trees provided ample shade most of the way which was a nice. However, there were many spots were the trail was not marked and the path was unclear. There were also narrow cliff edges that had to be crossed that could have ended badly if a wrong step was made. We also made it to the first waterfall for the entire thing to be dried up so it was a bit of a let down. After 8 hours of hiking and 7 miles completed with two miles left we made the decision to abandon the trail and walk down a road we found to call for a ride. We did so because the kids were exhausted and we were getting very low on water. We had anticipated the hike only lasting a little over 4 hours as that's what the All Trails app suggested the hike would take. Overall, I am glad we did it but would not attempt it again. The hikes I've done in Sedona, other parts of Arizona, the Grand Canyon, and Tennessee were significantly more rewarding and...

The starting point is not where the maps says, the trail starts at Cedar Bluff Nature Trail. You will go 2.52 miles before you come to the starting point but it will test you if you are not fit or use to the elevation changes just to get here. You will see a warning signed mostly about water. From this point you still have another 5 miles Togo. Be prepared to rest and drink water, like I said if you are not fit return to the start at this point of the signed. I walk at work about 15k steps and this was hard for me. My wife and I did this trail in about 3.5 hours 5.11 miles. One way 2.5 sh and then in the way back. FYI the trail does not loop around. Keep an eye out for the trail markings some are...

Awesome long trail. Plenty of good views. Get a good trail map off the internet because the beavers bend state park picture is oversimplified and doesn't really show accurately where you are. The trail is clearly enough marked, you will be climbing steep steep roots and descending steep steep roots. Be in reasonable shape, bring water, and some determination. This hike is accessible to anyone willing to dig deep, even if you don't think you can. High exposure sections towards the south end on technical climbs can be sketchy, but so long as you watch your step you should be fine. Views are...