Help us build and maintain the Ozark Trail by
joining one of our many outings. No experience is required, no
tools are required, and you don't have to be particularly strong.
People of all ages are welcome, so bring your kids, grandparents--
even your dog.
So how do you sign up? Simply click on the Sign Up button next to the outing you wish to volunteer
for, or if the leader has an email address, you can click on the name of the leader to send an email.
Upcoming Outings and Events
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St. Paddy's Day hike on the north end of the Courtois Section - March 17th 03/17/2010 08:30:00 AM Hike
Wear your OTA green and come join us for an 'Erin go braugh' winter hike. Little people welcome! Don't forget your corned beef sandwich for the day! We will hike from the northern terminus of the Courtois Section at the Onondaga Trailhead to the Bass Resort, 12.4 miles or so.
Meet at the Bass Resort parking lot at 8:15AM. From there we will shuttle through the Huzzah CA to the trailhead parking lot just south of the Meramec River near Ozark Outdoors to begin our hike from North to South.
As always, dress for the weather, bring lunch and water. We will have a wet crossing across the Huzzah Creek so bring those water shoes too!
Courtois 2 day option Trail Construction Weekend 03/20/2010 08:45:00 AM Construction
Come on spring!!! What better way to spend a beautiful weekend than building trail for the OTA! Join us for the weekend doing trail construction work on the Courtois. We will have crews out working on Saturday (3-20) and Sunday (3-21) with the option of working just one or both days. Just be sure to let us know so we can plan accordingly. We will be basing out of Bass River Resort. Camping is available at Bass or at Berryman
Plan to stick around Saturday evening for a complimentary BBQ dinner and some campfire conversation. Offerings of extra side dishes would be welcome!
Final details will be available closer to event. Please sign up electronically so we know how much food to bring for our afternoon BBQ.
April Alpine Shop Mega on the Courtois FULL 04/10/2010 08:30:00 AM Construction
Due to an overwhelming response, this event is already FULL. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please send am email to the event leader. Please consider one of our other events, and come out and support the OTA.
Sponsored by Alpine Shop, this one will really be a 'MEGA event' for a reason - not only are these our largest events of the year, but could this be the event where we finish the Courtois Gap?
Join us and be part of the legacy of the Ozark Trail. Make new friends and lasting memories as you build new trail through the hardwood/pine forests in the Courtois valley. We almost always fill up, so be sure to reserve a spot today.
Also: Free camping Friday & Saturday night at Bass River Resort, complimentary lunch and evening BBQ, live bluegrass music. raffles and more!
Earth Day Hike on the Eastern Taum Sauk Section. 04/22/2010 08:30:00 AM Hike
Join us on this Earth Day for the 40th anniversary of the event as we hike to explore the OT and see what's popping up out of the ground this Spring. We will first hike the 3 mile loop to Mina Sauk Falls, and possibly on to the Devil's Tollgate, then will hike on to the eastern trailhead along Hwys 21/72, 5-1/2 miles away. Total mileage for the day will be 8-1/2 to 10 miles.
Meet at the trailhead parking area on Hwys 21/72 at 8:30AM then we will shuttle from there back to the top of Missouri on Taum Sauk Mtn in Taum Sauk Mtn State Park to begin our loop hike to Mina Sauk Falls. Mina Sauk Falls should be flowing good and there should be plenty of Spring wildflowers to see today.
You may also just come and hike the Mina Sauk Loop Trail but please still plan on meeting us at the trailhead/parking lot on Hwy 21/72 at 8:30AM.
Don't forget your lunch, water, camera, and dress for the weather!
Berryman Maintenance I 04/24/2010 08:30:00 AM Maintenance
We are going to be working on south end of the Berryman (Courtois) removing the built up berm from the trail and putting in some drain dips.
Camping will be available at the Berryman Campground
Big Spring Spur 05/01/2010 08:30:00 AM Construction
For this new constructuon event we will be heading down south to work on a spur trail off the OT that goes over to Big Spring.
More Details will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Email the Outing Leader for more information on a particular
outing. For general volunteering information, or to become a
certified Trail Leader, contact our Volunteer Coordinator,
Jeff Goetter.
