Events from December 14, 2019 – March 27, 2020 – Ozark Trail Association

April 25th, 2026 – Adopt-A-Trail Meetup at Berryman Campground

Abi Jackson — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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.

Apr 30, 2026 – Construction & Maintenance Committee Meeting

Michael Pearce — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The OTA Construction and Maintenance Committee is holding its monthly committee meeting, and it is open to any interested volunteer. Did you know that the OTA’s trained Crew Leaders are officially members of the committee? The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please register here, and an invitation link will be sent to you ahead of the meeting.

May 2, 2026 – OTA Quarterly Board Meeting

Michael Pearce — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A Quarterly meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors will take place via Zoom conferencing on Saturday, May 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

May 11-18, 2026 — OTA and Americorp 8-day crew out of Winona doing GAOA Tread Rehab

Terry Hawn — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

May 11-18, 2026 — OTA and Americorp 8-day crew out of Winona doing GAOA Tread Rehab

This is the last scheduled Americorp Crew of the 2026 Winter/Spring season

We’ll be working out of the USFS Winona facility. Hopefully we’ll be working on some of the last really big

tread rehab efforts of the GAOA funding cycle.

If volunteers wish to come down you are more than welcome to come out for what loos like the last major OTA outing before

August 2026.

2026 OT Hike and Float Challenge

Abi Jackson — Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Take the Challenge: Hike, Float, and Fundraise for the Ozark Trail!

Join fellow trail enthusiasts in supporting the Ozark Trail Association during this unforgettable weekend adventure! Whether you go solo or form a team, each participant will commit to raising $800 for the OTA—and we’re now limiting the number of participants, so don’t wait to sign up!

Register now: https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026OTHikeAndFloat

The Challenge:
Fundraising is simple—ask your friends, family, coworkers, and social media followers to support your efforts. The funds you raise help maintain and protect the Ozark Trail.

The Celebration:
We’ll kick things off with a 4-mile hike from Round Spring to Echo Bluff, followed by a shuttle to Pulltite for a scenic 9-mile float back to Round Spring on the beautiful Current River. Saturday evening we’ll also crown the champion of our quirky tradition: the Real Hikers Wear Kilts race!

What’s Included:
Tent camping at Round Spring Group Campground (Friday & Saturday nights)
Kayak for the Saturday float
Meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast

Questions? Email us at otchallengehike@ozarktrail.com.

Ready to make a difference and have an adventure? Register here:

https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026OTHikeAndFloat

June 27, 2026 – O’Fallon Park Cooperative Trail Build

Michael Pearce — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

June 27, 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.