Nice!!

I thought you might be a fellow Ozarker when I read the title. We have a "Fall Creek Falls" here too that's a pretty popular hike. I've never been there, but I've hiked quite a bit in the wilderness area it's in.

That first solo trip is always cool. Good for you for getting out there too. Those after are more fun though because that last bit of apprehension has dissipated away.

The only suggestion I'll offer is don't worry about miles. More miles does not equal more fun or a better trip. It's really about the fun and I'd much rather have more days and nights out that do more miles on those I have.