Winona Maintenance - May 12-21
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
The spring storms have been brutal on the Ozark Trail. Here is your opportunity to volunteer one, two or multiple days especially for our newly certified sawyers. Based out of the USFS Winona facility we will have bunking available at first come basis. The two story has 11 beds and the annex 9 and will be considered co-ed. There is plenty of camping spots as well. Volunteers will be doing trail maintenance over several miles each day and various maintenance tasks including weed-eating, leaf blowing, lopping and sawying.
INFORMATION: Please note as you sign up what days you will be attending so we can plan on food and eqipment.and if you need a bed.
WHAT TO BRING: Bedding/camping gear, personal care stuff, clothing appropriate for the weather(including rainwear), boots, long pants, backpack to carry your water, lunch and any other items for being out on the trail for several hours.
What is provided: The OTA will have dinner and breakfast each day. Please bring your own lunch fixings. We will try to accomidate food allergies but its ok if you bring your own. Safety gear including hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves. For sawyers we will have extra chaps and 2 extra chainsaws.
Questions? Please contact Kathie at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com or text with a name to 573-382-8270. Can’t wait to be out on the OT making it better for others!

OTA Monthly Business Meeting - May 13
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
No need to register.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92216037029?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 922 1603 7029
Passcode: [REDACTED]
NOTICE: The Ozark Trail Association is not affiliated in any way with the manufacture, distribution, sale, or promotion of Ozark Trail branded outdoor merchandise from any source. All enquiries regarding Ozark Trail branded gear will be discarded without action as we cannot help you.

CANCELLED: Wappapello Maintenance — May 24
2025-05-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Ozark Trail Wappapello Section, Greenville, MO, 63944, United States
This event is cancelled.

Maintenance on the Middle Fork - May 31
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
We’ll be hitting up the Middle Fork-John Roth Memorial section and will be meeting at 9 am at the OTA office. Be prepared to do multiple maintenance tasks, from sawing, leaf blowing, lopping, and weed-eating. Depending on the number of volunteers, we will spread out over multiple miles, addressing the needs.
What you need to bring: Be sure to dress for the weather, long pants, sturdy boots, bring a backpack to carry water, snacks, lunch,h and whatever else you will need. Carpooling is an option to the work sites as we will be doing point-to-point maintenance on several miles of trail. After we complete the maintenance, everyone will be treated to an end-of-the-day meal for the tremendous day out in the Forest.
Camping is available at the OTA office on Friday night and Saturday if needed. Questions? Contact Kathie at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com or text with a name at 573-382-8270

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) of Trail Work at Peck Ranch!
2025-06-04 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 | Peck Ranch
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! Working out of Peck Ranch 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for the week of June 4–11. Jump in for a day or more and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
🛠️ June 4: Eleven Point Section — trail clearing from FR 4152 to mile 23🛠️ June 5: Current River Section — clearing from Hunter’s Camp to mile 23.5🛠️ June 6: Upper Current Section — clearing with the L-A-D Foundation🛠️ June 7: National Trails Day — work location TBD (watch your email!)🛠️ June 8: Current River Section — weed eating from Midco Hollow🛠️ June 9: Eleven Point Section — tree clearing from McCormack Lake to Greer🛠️ June 10: Between The Rivers Section — clearing from FR 3152 to mile 27.8🛠️ June 11: Current River Section — weed eating at Owls Bend Schoolhouse TH
📝 Want to help? Bring your gloves, water, lunch, and trail spirit—Devin will provide the tools and guidance.
Together, we can keep the Ozark Trail wild and wonderful. See you on the trail!

CANCELED - Boots, Tools & Good Vibes: National Trails Day on the OT June 7
2025-06-07 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Peck Ranch
Due to the rain, this event has been canceled, but volunteers are still welcome to come down to hike and join us at Peck Ranch.
Join us for a weekend of adventure and stewardship on the Ozark Trail for National Trails Day!
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NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION #2: We have moved again .. to Peck Ranch. We’ll have full use indoor facilities including kitchen, restrooms, showers, laundry and 5 quad bedrooms. The facility has AC/Heat etc. There is plenty of space to pitch a tent and camp as well. Can bring a camper. no electric, water or sewer but space to park is available. we will be working the Upper Current River section as well as Current River and Between the Rivers.
NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION: Due to the loss of water at CRSP, the event will be based out of the Round Spring Group Camping area, where we’ll spend Saturday giving back to the Ozark Trail with much-needed maintenance work. But it’s not all work—there will be plenty of time to hike, float, and soak in the beauty of the Ozarks!
Camping is available Saturday evening, we’ll gather for a potluck dinner, so bring a dish to share and enjoy a night of great food, good company, and trail stories around the campfire.
Come ready to make a difference, meet fellow trail lovers, and celebrate National Trails Day in one of Missouri’s most scenic spots!

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Middle Fork!
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for the week of June 16. Jump in for a day or more and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
🛠️ June 17: Tree clearing on Middle Fork Section🛠️ June 18: Tree clearing on Middle Fork Section
📝 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@gmail.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!

Join Our Trail Crew Leader for a Saturday on the Northern OT!
2025-06-21 08:00 - 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Jump in for a day and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
Join us for a rewarding day of trail work on Saturday, June 21! Depending on weather and crew needs, we’ll either be continuing work on the exciting new re-route near Marble Creek or tackling tree clearing on the scenic Middle Fork section.
This is a great opportunity to give back to the trail and enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks. No experience needed—we’ll provide the tools and training. Just bring a daypack, lunch, water, gloves, and your enthusiasm for the outdoors!
📝Since locations vary, please email Devin at dev.barnett@gmail.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!

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Northern OT!
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-06-24 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for the week of June 21-24. Jump in for a day or more and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
🛠️ June 22: Weed eating and trail clearing on Berryman Trail🛠️ June 23: Tree clearing on Taum Sauk Section
🛠️ June 24: Weed eating and trail clearing on Berryman Trail
📝 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@gmail.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!

Oct 4th, 2025 -- POP's River Jam and Festival in Van Buren, Mo
2025-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Van Buren, Mo
The OTA will be at Pop’s River Jam & Fall Festival takes place in the Eastern Ozarks of Southeast Missouri every October. The event includes a concert on the banks of the Current River, a Fall Festival with the scents of pumpkin spice and apple cider, and numerous vendors. You can find handmade gift ideas that are perfect for Christmas gift-giving. Additionally, we host the largest car show in the Ozarks. Remember, Van Buren, MO is the place to be in October
More info at
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60926-d23876333-Reviews-Pop_s_River_Jam_Fall_Festival-Van_Buren_Missouri.html#:~:text=The%20event%20includes%20a%20concert%20on%20the%20banks,host%20the%20largest%20car%20show%20in%20the%20Ozarks.

More info to follow

Sat -June 28th Food Truck Festival - Van Buren, Mo 3-8pm
2025-06-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Van Buren, Mo
Join the OTA for the Food Truck Festival Outreach Event in Van Buren.
3-8pm in downtown Van Buren, Mo along the Current River.
We’ll have a booth and maybe some food as well.

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Northern OT!
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-03 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for the week of July 1-3. Jump in for a day or more and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
🛠️ July 1: Weed eating and trail clearing on Berryman Trail🛠️ July 2: Tree clearing on Middle Fork Section
🛠️ July 3: Tree clearing on Middle Fork Section
📝 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@gmail.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!

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Northern OT!
2025-07-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for July 5th:
🛠️ July 5: Courtois Section Trail Clearing! Devin will be working with volunteer sawyers to clear trees from mile 0-5 on the Courtois Section. Trail clearing work also includes lopping, weed eating, and signing.
📝 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@gmail.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!

July 5-6 - Miner Tough Support at St. Joe SP
2025-07-05 09:00 - 2025-07-06 15:00 | St. Joe State Park
Got a few free hours this weekend? We could use a couple of extra hands Saturday or Sunday between 9am and 3pm at St. Joe State Park, just west of Farmington off Hwy 32 near the lake.

We’ll need help with our OTA info booth (canopy) at the start/finish line and a little support at the mid-course aid station on the trail.

Look for the OTA canopy and banner — we’ll be getting everything set up, then heading into the park to get the aid station in place.

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Northern OT!
2025-07-06 08:00 - 2025-07-07 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for July 6-7:
July 6: Tree clearing on Marble Creek -or- Taum Sauk Section
July 7: Berryman Trail weed eating
📝 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@gmail.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!

Join Our Trail Maintainer for a Week (or Day) on the Middle Fork!
2025-07-10 08:00 - 2025-07-11 16:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
The OTA now has a full-time trail maintainer—Devin! 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.
Here’s the tentative plan for July 10-11. Jump in for a day or more and help us keep the trail clear and hike-ready:
🛠️ July 10: Tree clearing on Middle Fork Section🛠️ July 11: Tree clearing on Trace Creek Section
📝 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@gmail.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!

Join Our Trail Crew Leader for a Week (or Day) on the Ozark Trail!
2025-07-29 08:00 - 2025-08-02 16:00, 2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-08 16:00, 2025-08-11 08:00 - 2025-08-15 16:00, 2025-08-27 08:00 - 2025-08-29 16:00, 2025-09-02 08:00 - 2025-09-05 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, 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!

Aug 1-3 2025 Fri-Sun - Radiant Elemental Adventure Retreat OTA Outreach event in St. Clair, Mo
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 | MO
Aug 1-3 2025 Fri-Sun – Radiant Elemental Adventure Retreat OTA Outreach event in St. Clair, Mo
About the event
RADIANT Elemental Adventure Retreat
Nourish the Body, Mind & Spirit with 3 Days and 2 Nights
of Elemental Games & Holistic Wellness Experiences at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, Missouri! TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO 150.
Our goal with Radiant is to remind ourselves of this primal and environmental human coexistence with mother nature. An immersive outdoor adventure in the elements is a real way to reset your power of perspective and discover what you’re looking for. It is within you.
We want to inspire and encourage action, physical ability, creativity and teamwork across a range of fun and exciting activities for all ages! This is not a hardcore adventure race, this is an invitation to explore your range of abilities in a series of outdoor challenges and relays meant to accelerate what you think you’re capable of!
CHILL OUT • UNWIND • RELAX • REGROUP • RESET • HIKE • CLIMB • CAMP • GET WET • RACE • COMPETE • WIN PRIZES!!
RADIANT is a collaboration between Josh Medling of Solarium Productions and Sara Clover of Elevated Being. A visionary event balancing outdoor adventure lifestyles with holistic wellness.
We’ve partnered with the amazing outdoor gear experts at Alpine Shop and the iconic Lost Hill Lake glampground resort on the Meramec River, a true “Gateway to the Ozarks” to create a series of Elemental Adventure Games!
A blend of mini air-water-earth immersion challenges for small teams. Camping, gear demos, contests, survival workshops, rock climbing, swimming, hiking trails, bouldering, kayaking, paddle boarding, mapping and first aid workshops, mindfulness, yoga and more! We’re curating an epic lineup of activities, workshops and prizes!!!!
Tickets are limited to 150. Standby for more event information, updates and special announcements! Visit the website to subscribe to our email announcement list.
Official Website: https://www.RadiantAdventure.com
Ticket Platform: https://solarium.ticketspice.com/radiant-elemental-adventure-retreat

Aug 2, 2025 -- 3LM Prep
2025-08-02 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Aug 16 thug 2, 2025 — 3LM Prep

We’ll be out clearing the hike/run and bike tracks on the OT for the4 Aug 16th event.
Sign up to run weed eaters, blowers, loppers and possibly chainsaws.
We’ll meet at Bass River Resort parking lot at 9 am and go out from there. We’ll be done by 2:30 pm

Bring a lunch at least 2 liters of water, sturdy hiking shoes, long pants ( ticks and chiggars will be in full swing.
We’ll have permetheryn to treat your clothes if needed.

Aug 9 2025 -- 3LM Prep -- Canceled
2025-08-09 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Aug 9 2025 — 3LM Prep
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We’ll be out during the week between Aug 11-15..2025
If can come out just email admin@ozarkrail.com
and let em know what day you’ll be able to come out.
we’ll be working mostly up on the Berryman loop doing last minute trail grooming

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We’ll be out clearing the hike/run and bike tracks on the OT for the4 Aug 16th event.
Sign up to run weed eaters, blowers, loppers and possibly chainsaws.
We’ll meet at Bass River Resort parking lot at 9 am and go out from there. We’ll be done by 2:30 pm

Bring a lunch at least 2 liters of water, sturdy hiking shoes, long pants ( ticks and chiggars will be in full swing.
We’ll have permetheryn to treat your clothes if needed.

Aug 12, 2025 — Monthly Business Meeting
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | MO
The monthly business meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association will be held via Zoom.
The meeting will start at 7pm on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
A Zoom meeting link will be sent out to attendees prior to the meeting.

Aug 14-15 2025 -- 3LM Prep
2025-08-14 08:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Aug 14-15 2025 — 3LM Prep

We’ll be out doing last minute clearing the hike/run and bike tracks on the OT for the4 Aug 16th event.
Sign up to run weed eaters, blowers, loppers and possibly chainsaws.
We’ll meet at Bass River Resort parking lot at 9 am and go out from there. We’ll be done by 2:30 pm

Bring a lunch at least 2 liters of water, sturdy hiking shoes, long pants ( ticks and chiggars will be in full swing.
We’ll have permetheryn to treat your clothes if needed.

Aug 16th, 2025 -- OTA Sponsored 3 Legged Monster Event
2025-08-16 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Aug 16th, 2025 — OTA Sponsored 3 Legged Monster Event
Come on out as a runner/bike rider float team and have some fun.
This Annual fund raiser / outdoor awareness event has become a favorite for hiking/running biking enthusiasts.
Hike/Runners will start at Ozark Outdoors and the Northern Terminus and traverse 13.7 miles
to Bass River Resort where they meetup with their biking team mates who will have ridden approx 30 miles on the OT and roads
out and back to Bass River Resort. Then both teammates will jump in a canoe for a fun filled float back to Ozark Outdoors
A BBQ and awards await you at Ozark Outdoor Event HQ.
If you need a partner– hiker or biker .. let us know .. we may be able to hook you up.

Aug 23, 2025 Sat - OTA Board Meeting
2025-08-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
Aug 23, 2025 – Sat … OTA Board Meeting

Aug 30, 2025 -- Labor Day Weekend -- On the OT Celebrating Hard Working America
2025-08-30 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Aug 30, 2025 — Labor Day Weekend — On the OT Celebrating Hard Working America
We’ll meet up at the OTA House in Potosi at 8:30am and put some love on the OT.
Bring a lunch, at lease 2 liters of water. Wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots long pants and weather appropriate shirt.
Chiggars, gnats and ticks are still out there so treat your clothes.
