Sept 25-27, 2026 — OTA Fall Mega — Harmon Springs New Spur Build

The Ozark Trail Association is excited to build the new Harmon Springs Trailhead Spur!

The U.S. Forest Service has approved a new, more accessible trailhead and connector spur that will provide access to the Ozark Trail. This new trail segment is located on the Courtois Section near Mile 22, not far from the Berryman Loop.

Join fellow OTA volunteers for a weekend of trail building, good food, live music, and celebrating the Ozark Trail community!

Weekend Details:

Free camping will be available Friday and Saturday nights at Berryman Campground (no electric hookups available). Additional lodging/camping details will be announced as they become available.

After Saturday’s trail build, we’ll gather for a free dinner, followed by our always-popular raffle! We’re excited to add even more fun this year with the Wolf Creek Bluegrass band joining us around the bonfire as we relax and socialize with fellow trail enthusiasts.

As an extra thank-you to our volunteers, the first 80 registrants who volunteer at the event will receive a free Ozark Trail t-shirt!

Saturday Trail Build:

We will meet at 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of Floyd Tower Road (FR 2265) and FR 2901

GPS Coordinates: 37.98344, -91.07249

For Saturday’s trail build, please bring:

• Plenty of water (at least 2 liters recommended)
• Lunch and snacks for yourself
• Sturdy work shoes or boots
• Long pants
• Work-appropriate shirt
• Weather-appropriate layers

OTA will provide tools, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection. If you prefer to bring your own gear, you are welcome to do so.

Parking at the work site is limited, so we will carpool to the trail location.

We can’t wait to build this exciting new connection to the Ozark Trail with you!