Ozark Trail Association

Join Our Trail Crew Leader for a Week (or Day) on the Ozark Trail!
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-12 16:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-19 16:00, 2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-09-30 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time Trail Crew Leader —Devin Barnett! Working along the northern part of the OT this week, Devin will be out on the trail tackling maintenance projects, and we’re inviting volunteers to join him! Whether you’re a seasoned sawyer or just want to lend a hand, there’s a place for you.
Projects will include: Trail Clearing – This involves cutting downed trees, weed eating, lopping, leaf blowing, and putting up trail markers.
📝 Want to help? Bring your gloves, water, lunch, and trail spirit—Devin will provide the tools and guidance. Since locations vary, please email Devin at dev.barnett@ozarktrail.com for information on where to meet for the work day.
Together, we can keep the Ozark Trail wild and wonderful. See you on the trail!

Sept 26-28, 2025 -- OTA Fall Mega at Greer Springs on the 11 PT
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Greer Sprngs Campground
Sept 26-28, 2025 — OTA Fall Mega
FINALLY— We will be working down South building the new 11 Pt Trail Head access off of Cty Rd 430 ( Banner Rd / Forest Rd 3173)
Come out and help build new trail on the Ozark Trail for the first time in many years!!!
We’ll have camping available at Greer Springs Campground on located on Hwy 19 at the 11 Point River Crossing about a 20 minute drive south of Winona and Hwy 60. We will also have limited space avail ( approx 10-12) at the USFS Winona housing facility. We’ll have some overflow camping space there as well.
You can arrive at Greer Springs Thursday evening if you want to help with Friday setup, tool cache and work area prep.
Everyone else can arrive Friday anytime or even Saturday morning if you like.. Just have to be there on Saturday by 8 am.
We’ll Greer campground at 8:30 am sharp to the 11 pt Western terminus, pick up tools and hike a short distance in to the work area.

Oct 2-3 , 2025 ( Thurs-Fri) -- Devil's Tool Gate Event Prep
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
Oct 2-3, 2025 ( Thurs-Fri) — Devil’s Toll Gate Event Prep
We’ll Meet up at the Johson Shutins visitor center on Hwy N parking lot at 8:30 am.
We’ll bring the tools .. you bring a lunch, at least 2 liters of water, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, log pants, weather appropriate shirt.
Treat your clothes for bugs – they are still out there and thick.
We’ll split the group up to cover as much trail as possible to get it hiker ready for Saturday’s event

Oct 9-15, 2025 -- Fall Whoopin It Up in Winona 10 day event
2025-10-09 08:00 - 2025-10-16 17:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Oct 9-15, 2025 — Fall Whoopin It Up in Winona —
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All — We have had to move to the Peck Ranch Facilities due to the Federal Government Shutdown.
Peck Ranch is approx 5 miles East of Winona on Hwy H. When you get to the Peck Ranch Access road there
will be a large State park style sign.. just turn right and go approx 8 miles to the entrance to Peck Ranch. Go left at the junction and proceed through the open gates approx 1.3 miles to the “Y” in the road. veer right and go about 1/4 miles to the housing facilities.
You can park anywhere in the open area. You’ll see OTA vehicles and tool trailer parked. The first entrance is the access to the housing unit.

There are 8 bedrooms that have 4 bunk beds .. We will just double up to try and keep just 2 folks to a room
The facility has full showers and rest rooms and well as a well equipped kitchen and common area.
If you prefer to camp there is a very spacious outdoor area that accommodate a dozen or more tents or even campers.
There are no hookups or facilities for campers however .. so just be aware.
You will need sleeping bags or bed linens for the
beds and the USFS doesn’t provide those. You will also need to bring toiletries and bath towels.
GPS location of Peck Ranch Housing — 37.03104 -91.17380
link for more info on Peck
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/peck-ranch-conservation-area
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Join the OTA in Winona ( USFS housing facility on Hwy 19 10 miles south of Eminence .. 2 miles north of the HWY 60/19 Junction)
for the annual fall trail maintenance work event on the southern sections of the Ozark Trail.
There is housing available in the 2 USFS buildings. We can accommodate up to 18-20 folks in the houses and there is plenty
of space for outdoor camping on the grounds. The houses have full kitchens and bathroom facilities
Stay for a day or the entire 10 days.. up to you.
Bring you 0wn lunch fixins and if you have special dietary needs .. please let us know or bring your own.
We’ll prepare several breakfasts and dinners for the crew that comes out.
Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boots, long pants and weather appropriate shirts. You will need sleeping bags or bed linens for the
beds and the USFS doesn’t provide those. You will also need to bring toiletries and bath towels.
As allways, the OTA provides all tools ad safety equipment needed ( helmets,gloves and safety glasses).

Oct 17-24, 2025 -- OT100 Endurance Run Prep
2025-10-17 08:00 - 2025-10-24 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Oct 17-24, 2025 — OT100 Endurance Run Prep
We’ll be out grooming the Ozark Trail from the Southern end of the Karkahgne Section to Bass River Resort
for the most outstanding long distance run in the Midwest.
We’ll meet up at the OTA office in Potosi to start. We will move to the Hwy DD TH as we work our way south.
Bring at least 2 liters of water and a lunch. Wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots, long pants and weather appropriate shirts and/or jackets.
The weather is changeable so bring a rain jacket just in case.
We’ll be doing general trail maintenance ( leaf blowing, weed eating, lopping and potentially chainsaw work . so if you are a sawyer feel free to bring your own..or the OTA can supply you with equipment.

Nov 1, 2025 -- OT Maintenance - Current River Section - Pikes Creek
2025-11-01 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Nov 1, 2025 — OT Maintenance– We’ll be working the section down to Pike Creek from MM 28-29
We’ll lop, weed eat ad leaf blow. It’ll be out and back.
Will meet up in the parking lot of the Landing Hotel just off Hwy 60 on the west side of the Current River Bridge
at 8:30 am.

You need weather appropriate clothes — layers to cover any temp extremes. Pack at least 2 liters of water and snacks.

The OTA will provide all equipment and safety gear.

just email
thawn@prodigy.net

Join Our Trail Crew Leader For a Day (Or Week) on the Ozark Trail!
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-21 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time Trail Crew Leader —Devin Barnett! Working along the northern part of the OT this week, Devin will be out on the trail tackling maintenance projects, and we’re inviting volunteers to join him! Whether you’re a seasoned sawyer or just want to lend a hand, there’s a place for you.
Projects will include: Trail Clearing – This involves cutting downed trees, weed eating, lopping, leaf blowing, and putting up trail markers.
📝 Want to help? Bring your gloves, water, lunch, and trail spirit—Devin will provide the tools and guidance. Since locations vary, registrants will be contacted with information on where to meet for the work day.
Together, we can keep the Ozark Trail wild and wonderful. See you on the trail!

Join Our Trail Crew Leader on the Ozark Trail!
2025-11-25 08:00 - 2025-11-26 16:00, 2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-19 16:00, 2025-12-22 08:00 - 2025-12-24 16:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-16 16:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 2026-01-23 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time Trail Crew Leader —Devin Barnett! Working along the northern part of the OT this week, Devin will be out on the trail tackling maintenance projects, and we’re inviting volunteers to join him! Whether you’re a seasoned sawyer or just want to lend a hand, there’s a place for you.
Projects will include: Trail Clearing – This involves cutting downed trees, weed eating, lopping, leaf blowing, and putting up trail markers. *Must be a USFS certified sawyer to operate a chainsaw with OTA.
📝 Want to help? Bring your gloves, water, lunch, and trail spirit—Devin will provide the tools and guidance. Since locations vary, registrants will be contacted with information on where to meet for the work day.
Together, we can keep the Ozark Trail wild and wonderful. See you on the trail!

Nov 29, 2025 -- 3Fs Trail Maintenance -- Tread rehab on the Karkahgne
2025-11-29 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Nov 29, 2025 — 3Fs Maintenance – Tread rehab on the Karkahgne
Work off that holiday haze. We’ll be doing tread work on the Karkahgne Section
just south of the Hwy J TH. We’ll be working around MM 2.
We will meet at the The Hwy J TH at 9 am and then drive up the road about 2 miles to the trail crossing and walk in from
there about .5 miles. We’ work until about 2:30 or so
Bring at least 2 liters of water and a lite lunch.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes or bots, long pants and layers appropriate for the weather as it could be cold.

Dec 1-8,2025 --OT 10-day Maintenance Event out of Peck Ranch
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-08 17:00 | Peck Ranch
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Note — The date changed due to Americorps scheduling issues
It is NOW Dec 1 -8, 2025 not
Dec 8-17,2025
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OT 8-day Maintenance Event out of Peck Ranch
We”ll do a last event down south before the holidays.
Peck Ranch facility has beds, indoor bathrooms and showers, full kitchen and dining
We’ll have a fire every night .. weather permitting.
We have added the 2-story ranger house at the USFS facility is located just north of the Casey’s which is at the junction of Hwy 19 and 106.
It is approx 20 minutes from Peck Ranch.
We’ll leave the facilities at roughly8:30 am each morning and meetup or go to independent locations independently on the work
that is scheduled. Work will include trail clearing, weed eating, leaf blowing, sawyer tree clearing and tread rehab.
The house driveway is the first entrance just past the mok3y the Bear sign on the right. The house will be open around 3 pm.
I’ll be over at Peck Ranch until approx 2:45pm so you could meet there and follow me over to Winona.
The house has 2 full bathrooms ( 1 up and 1 down) and beds for 10 people with full kitchen and laundry. There is also lots of space for tent camping if you prefer.
There will be a couple of prepared meals at least 1 dinner and 1 breakfast for everyone who attends.
We’ll also prepare a dinner or 2 and a breakfast for everyone over at Peck Ranch on Dec 5-8.
We ask that you bring some sleeping gear as there are beds with mattresses etc but no bedding or sheets or pillows.
You’ll meed your own bath accessories ( soap. shampoo etc) and a towel. All other amenities are supplied.
Please bring lunch fixins and any special dietary foods you need, Have sturdy hiking shoes or boots, long pants, and appropriate
other outer wear and layers for colder weather.

Dec 13, 2025 -- Last Hurrah Maintenance on the OT
2025-12-13 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Dec 13, 2025 — Last Hurrah Maintenance on the OT — weather permitting.
One more chance to put some TLC in 2025. We’ll be doing tread work on the Courtois Section
just south of the gated access of the conservation area. We’ll be working around MM 2.
We will meet at the entrance of Ozark Outdoors at 9 am and then drive up the road about 2 miles to the trail crossing and walk in from
there about .5 miles. We’ work until about 2:30 or so
Bring at least 2 liters of water and a lite lunch.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes or bots, long pants and layers appropriate for the weather as it could be cold.
Last outing of 2025 soo let’s make the most of it.

Jan 10, 2026 -- Cold Day on the Trail
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Jan 10, 2026 — Cold Day on the Trail
We can meet up at the OTA Potosi office and car pool or at the HWY DD TH and then go the work site access point.
We’ll be performing GAOA Tread rehab on Trace Creek around MM 7.5
It’s winter — so come prepared with layered clothing, cold weather hat, gloves, coat and hiking shoes or boots
Bing a day pack with a lunch, at least 2 liters of water and if you bring tea, or cocoa etc — we’ll have a stove and
can boil up some water or soup if it gets cold enough.
We’ll have tools, gloves, and safety equipment for everyone. we’ll also provide a first aid kit.

Mar 14-22,2026 OTA- American Hiking Society Spring Break Service Week
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Peck Ranch
Mar 14-22,2026 OTA- American Hiking Society Spring Break Service Week
The OTA is hosting a Tarleton University Student Service week out of Peck Ranch.
We will be doing tread build, rehab and general trail maintenance on several sections of the OT.
We will also be providing additional enrichment activities and educational activities during their stay.

April 10-April 14 Sierra Club Spring Maint 2026 -- Blair Creek Section
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
This event was originally planned as a joint effort with the Sierra Club. Due to a scheduling change on their end, they have moved their event to April 10–14 and will now be hosting the trail maintenance outing at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park.
Unfortunately, this overlaps with our Spring Mega at Greer Campground scheduled for April 10-12, and we hope many volunteers will join us there for a weekend of trail work, camping, and community.
If you are still interested in helping with trail maintenance in the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry, the Sierra Club will be completing brush clearing and trail marking along a 15-mile stretch mostly on the Ozark Trail during their event. Volunteers can participate for one or multiple days. Lodging will be available at the seasonal facility close to the trailhead near the concession store, and a $10/day food donation is requested.
To learn more or register for their outing, visit:https://www.sierraclub.org/missouri/eastern-missouri/outings

April 18, 2026 O'Fallon Park Cooperative Trail Build
2026-04-18 | O’Fallon Park Rec Complex – St. Louis, 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63115
April 18, 2026 O’Fallon Park Cooperative Trail Build — Start time at the YMCA O’Fallon Park Rec Complex parking lot is 8:45 am.
The OTA will be teaming up with other organizations such as the Sierra Club, Open Space STL and the City of St. Louis Forestry Division to work on additional new trails in O’Fallon Park just behind the YMCA O’Fallon Park Rec Complex.
The OTA will supply all tools and volunteer safety equipment and tools. We’ll also have cold drinks and snacks available for volunteers.
Volunteers should wear long pants, shirts and sturdy hiking shoes/boots. Bring at least 2 liters of water.

April 25th, 2026 - Adopt-A-Trail Meetup at Berryman Campground
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 | Berryman Campground, 11237 County Rd 207, Berryman, MO, 65565, United States
Adopt-A-Trail Meetup at Berryman Campground
April 25th 2026 – 8:00am
This event is focused on connecting new and veteran trail adopters. Come out and meet your fellow adopters for a day of trail work on the Courtois and Trace Creek sections. Optional free camping is available Friday and Saturday nights at Berryman Campground. There will be a simple dinner spread on Saturday evening.
We’ll circle up at 8:00am on Saturday morning to make final plans for trail work. We’ll be pairing off in two vehicle groups to self shuttle various adopter segments in the area. Work will involve the typical activities of a trail adopter outing: removing deadfall, cutting back vegetation, weed eating, leaf blowing, etcetera. We will not be doing any tread work this weekend.
Attendance from folks who adopt on the Courtois & Trace Creek sections will be key to covering mileage. Your knowledge of the area will allow us to split into smaller groups covering more ground. Please bring whatever gear you currently go out with: gloves, handsaw, loppers, weedeater, blower, chainsaw (only if USFS certified), etc. I will also have some tools on hand for any who need them.
Any and all are welcome! You do not need to be an adopter or current OTA member to attend. This is a great opportunity to get out and learn more about the Ozark Trail and the Adopt-A-Trail program.

Aug 8, 2026 -- OTA Sponsered --3 Legged Monster Race Prep -- 3LM Volunteer Signup
2026-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Aug 8, 2026 — OTA Sponsered –3 Legged Monster Race Prep — 3LM Volunteer Signup

We’ll meetup at Bass River Resort parking lot at 9:am. We’ll work until about 3PM
We’ll be weed eating, and clearing any tree blow down on trail between Ozark Outdoors and Bass River Resort.
We’ll also perform similar maintenance on the bike course on the loop between Bass and the Berryman Loop
on the bike course

We’ll utilize the OTA s UTV’s to access various points on the trail.
Bring a day pack with lunch/snacks and at lease 2 liters of waters.
It’s prime tick/chiggar season so prep your gear and clothes with permetheryn and your self with picaridan or heavy duty OFF ( other of your preference)
The OTA wil provide all equipment and safety gear.

Sept 6-12, 2026 - OTA and The American Hiking Society Vacation Trail Week
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-13 | Peck Ranch
The OTA is hosting an Amercian Hiking Society – Vacation- Trail maintenance week at
Peck Ranch. We have reserved housing space for the vacation group and OTA coordinators.

There is ample camping space at the facility and there may a very limted number of beds for volunteers on
a first come first serve basis. There will be multiple folks ( up to 4) per bedroom.
We will be doing trail building, trail maintenance and other enrichment activities during the week.

Peck Ranch general info
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/peck-ranch-conservation-area

Tuesday Sept 29th, Oct 1 and 2 - 6th Annual Devil's Toll Race Prep
2026-09-29 08:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
The 6th Annual Devil’s Toll Race is coming back and we need some help in getting the trail in shape
So Tuesday Sept 29th, Oct 1 and 2 we’ll be out on the trail weed eating and clearing obstructions

On Tuesday — we’ll be up on Taum Sauk at the Power line weed eating and clearing trail in
both directions. We’ll go as far as we can in each direction. We’ll take a beak on Wednesday and then come
back out on Thursday and finish up as much as we can up on Taum Sauk and Profit Mtn then
Friday morning we’ll come out and clear the path from the Scour Overlook Pavillion down to the Black River crossing at the Johnson Shutins Day use Pavillion.

Friday night . we’ll be over at thee Goggins Mtn Trailhead parking area to signin participants as they come in until approx 9pm.

We’ll try and cover anything else during the day

Race Date: October 3rd, 2026
Taum Sauk SP – Johnson Shut-ins SP

Oct 16-18, 2026 -- OTA Fall Whoopin It up in Winona
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Oct 16-18, 2026 — OTA Fall Whoopin It up in Winona
We’ll be based out of the USFS facilities in Winona, Missouri.
The OTA will be doing or traditional southern trail section maintenance on the southern sections of the Ozark Trail.
Beds are on a first come first serve.
So Sign up early.
The OTA will provide it’s traditional Saturday evening meal and provide drinks for folks
during the day. As always bring a lunch for Saturday and any other food for other meals.
Wear weather appropriate clothing, sturdy hiking shoes/boots and have the ability
to carry at lease 2 liters of water.
Bring sleeping bags as Winona has beds .. there is no bedding.
There are 2 full bathrooms in the 2 story Ranger house and 1.5 baths in the single
story annex.
Both houses have full kitchens .. the 2 story is the main facility for
any OTA prepared meals.
You can start arriving Friday afternoon after 12 noon.
We will meet in the parking area at 8:15a so we can be ready for
the trail by 8:30am.
GPS
37.0520255,-91.3820066

Directions to Winona USFS facility on Hy 19 in Winona, MO

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Winona+Work+Center/@37.0520255,-91.3820066,12z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x87d0b7529750def9:0xd99d03357eba3942!8m2!3d37.0154279!4d-91.3229536!16s%2Fg%2F11fplx_zsx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Oct 25-30, 2026 -- OT100 Endurance Run Prep -- Bass River Resort
2026-10-25 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Oct 25-30, 2026 — OT100 Endurance Run Prep — Bass River Resort

The OTA will be out during the week doing prep work on the OTA Between the OT100 start on County Rd 862
where the event starts all the way up to Bass River Resort.
We’ll be clearing as much debris ad blowdown on the trail as possible and leaf blowing
every road crossing .

You can signup here for any day you can come out and help. Be sure to bring at lease 2 liters
of water, a lunch, sturdy hiking boots/shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
