Ozark Trail Association

Devil's Toll Hike and Run Race
2021-10-16 03:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
To participate in the race, register here: https://www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=82626
The Devil’s Toll Race is a 13-mile dual discipline event across one of the most scenic and rugged landscapes Missouri’s Ozark Trail has to offer. The event traverses from the highest point in Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain down past the beautiful Mina Sauk falls and thru the rock formation known as the Devils’ Toll Gate before again climbing over and around Proffit and Wildcat Mountains with a tricky descent past the famous Scour of Taum Sauk reservoir, finishing with an amazing Black river crossing at Johnson Shut-ins State Park.
Runners and hikers once again will be in for an awesome adventure across this rugged trail all while supporting the Ozark trail Association. We will have coed, male and female options for both run or hike teams as well as have the solo hikers and runners competing.
This year is gonna be great and we cannot wait to once again cheer you all across the Black River to the finish and post race party served up as good as only the OTA can put on!
Shuttle times will be available closer to the event!
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Oct 18-24 - Whoopin it Up in Winona extended work week
2021-10-18 03:00 - 2021-10-24 12:00 | MO
Join the OTA for the annual Fall extravaganza in Winona.
Stay a day or the whole week. We start each day at 8:30 am.
We’ll be sprucing up the southern sections of the OT and getting them ready for the new hiking season.
We’ll do some more GAOA tread work and clear more brush and downed trees.
The USFS houses in Winona will be our base so you’ll have bathrooms, limited indoor beds and full kitchen where we can make meals and store food. Camping is also available on the grounds.
Motel 60 is just down the road if you prefer more comfortable private lodging.
We’ll have more details about where we will be working a couple weeks before the event.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for changeable fall weather.
We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid,
been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or
you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
The OTA will provide some dinners and a breakfast or 2.
Bring Your own meals for each day you are there and at least 2 liters of water per day.
Fresh water is available at the house.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

Oct 27-29 - OT100 Endurance Run Prep
2021-10-27 03:00 - 2021-10-29 12:00 | MO
We’ll be out all over the 100 miles of the OT clearing, weed eating and leaf blowing the trail for the runners.
We’ll meet up at the OTA house and disperse in teams up and down the trail between Bass River Resort and the Hwy 72 start point on the southern end of the Karkahgne.
We’ll have more details about where we will be working a couple weeks before the event.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for hot weather.
We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Bring Your own lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

Oct 29-31 - OT100 Endurance Run
2021-10-30 03:00 - 12:00 | MO
We”ll need volunteers to help man Aid Stations. There will be at least 2 OTA sponsored aid stations where volunteers will be needed and greatly appreciated. Start times for both of these stations is early and each station will need at 4 volunteers to get them up and running and to tear down when he last runner is through. A few more volunteers would be helpful in other aid stations to help the out as well.
Assignments will be made a couple weeks prior to the event.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pant, chair and be prepared for cold weather.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Bring Your own lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net 314 920 6376

11/05-06 Southern Comfort at Norfolk Lake – OT-OHT Build
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-07 | MO
Here we go again — enjoying the fall season building the connection between Missouri and Arkansas.
We will again base out of the UDALL campground and will arrive Thursday evening and do prep on Friday. We’ll meet up at the Udall campground at 8:30 am on Saturday
and go to the build site from there.
The OTA will provide dinner on Saturday night and a pot luck breakfast on Sunday Morning.
Weather permitting we may also build on Sunday morning until 12:00 pm.
You are responsible for your meals on Friday and lunch on Saturday.There is water at the campsite and we will have extra drinking fluids as well.
But bring your own water supply just in case.
Primitive camping at the Udall campground is available and we will have alternate camping arrangements as we get closer to the build date.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for hot weather.
Bring a lunch. We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

2021 Bass Pro Marathon Weekend Expo
2021-11-05 09:00 - 2021-11-06 13:00 | MO
Come on out visit the OTA both and learn al about what we are doing on the Ozark Trail.
Our Springfield Missouri contingent is again hosting a booth at this wonderful outdoor series hosted by Missouri’s own Bass Pro company.
When and Where

Friday, November 5; 2 PM – 6 PM
Saturday, November 6; 10 AM – 5 PM
The Packet Pick-Up location is at the John A. and Genny Morris Conservation Center, 600 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807
Packet pick up takes places during our 2021 Marathon Weekend Expo! There will be approximately 50 vendors with us for the weekend, so plan to take a few minutes to walk through and get some good information. Fleet Feet, Wonders of Wildlife, Bondi Band and Essential Oil of Springfield have been past vendors with us. Additionally, stop and register for some great prizes from Bass Pro Shops, our sponsors and our vendors. For a full list of vendors, visit the Health & Wellness Expo Page.

You can get more information at the Bass Pro expo website at
https://fitness.basspro.com/events/marathon-weekend-events/conservation-marathon.html
We hope to see you there!

November Monthly Business Meeting
2021-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
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Potosi-Johnson Shutins State PArk -- Americorp Week Nov 15-20
2021-11-14 - 2021-11-20 | MO
Due to recent storm damage — we are shifting this event to Johnson Shutins State Park. The OTA and Americorps crews will be teaming up in to work Potosi and then shuttle down to Johnson Shutins State Park Visitor center to work on clearing storm damage and tread repair. We will be down in Winona on another future event.
If you are an OTA certified sawyer we could use a couple extra sawyers and swampers to lead teams out to clear trees. One day or the week if you have the time.. we’d love to have you come down and help.
We’ll be shuttling from the OTA facilities in Potosi or you can meet us at the JSI Visitor Center on Hwy N.
Bring your sawing duds, saw and safety PPE..we’ll supply the gas and oil and shuttles. Might even be a meal or two in it for you.
As always, we can’t do what we do without you.
Contact
Terry Hawn or Kathie Brennan for questions and more detailed info

OTA Quarterly Board Meeting
2021-11-20 03:00 - 05:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The Quarterly OTA Board of Directors meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday, November 20 from 9 am to 11 am.
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Nov 27-28 3 F's Maintenance
2021-11-27 02:00 - 2021-11-28 11:00 | MO
We’ll be out kicking off the holiday season with some fresh air and trail dust.
Stay tuned as we will post more details before the event as to where we will be working.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for hot weather.
We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid,
been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or
you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Bring Your own lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

Dec 3-5 OT-OHT Build
2021-12-02 07:00 - 2021-12-05 11:00 | MO
Here we go again — One more OT-OHT outing to end the 2021 season building the connection between Missouri and Arkansas.
We will again base out of the UDALL campground and will arrive Thursday evening and do prep on Friday. We’ll meet up at the Udall campground at 8:30 am on Saturday and go to the build site from there. We may meet somewhere else depending on where everyone winds up saying as there are other options available nearby such as Dawt Mill Resort and Rocky Top Campground. We’ll provide that information in the detailed event email the week prior to the event.
The OTA will provide dinner on Saturday night and a pot luck breakfast on Sunday Morning. Weather permitting we may also build on
Sunday morning until 12:00 pm.
You are responsible for your meals on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
There is no water at the Udall campsite and we will have extra drinking fluids as well. But bring your own water supply just in case.
Primitive camping at the Udall campground is available with a vault toilet and we will have alternate camping arrangements as we get closer to the build date.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for changeable weather. We’ll provide the gloves,safety glasses, helmets and tools.
Now, as to the general issue of trail building physical fitness… Building trail by hand is hard physical work. It puts stress on arms, shoulders, backs, legs and of course the heart and lungs. There is usually some kind of hike in carrying tools ( weighing 3-5lbs each), a day pack which holds a lunch, water ( 2 liters minimum), and any personal items an individual might need ( includes toiletry kit, first aid kit, rain gear, cold weather layer(s), etc.)

The hike distance varies but is usually .5 mile or less but it can be more. So an individual needs to be able walk over rough terrain carrying a load of 10-20 lbs in rough terrain.

This is a 2-way walk ( in at beginning of the day and out at the end of the day). A typical trail day starts at 8:30am and ends around 3-3:30pm.

We do not expect the average volunteer to build more than 20-25 ft of trail. Many may only build 5-10 ft…and that’s ok .. It is hard work and lots of breaks are encouraged and the event leaders watch over everyone to make sure they are not overextending themselves, are hydrating, eating and in generally good shape. We will stop anyone who is showing physical stress.
We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid
please do not come out.

Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

CANCELLED Taum Sauk - Week with Americorps- Dec 6-11
2021-12-06 02:00 - 2021-12-11 11:00 | MO
The OTA and Americorps crews will be teaming up on Taum Sauk to work on GAOA Tread Rehab and clearing down trees on the Taum Sauk Section.
If you are an OTA certified sawyer we could use a couple extra sawyers and swampers to lead teams out to clear trees. One day or the week if you have the time.. we’d love to have you come down and help.
We’ll be basing out of the OTA house and car pool to Taum Sauk or Jonson Shutins State Park facilities and of course you can always camp on the grounds if you prefer. Americorps will be utilizing seasonal housing at JSI as they will be working there all week.
Bring your sawing duds, saw and safety PPE..we’ll supply the gas and oil and shuttles. Might even be a meal or two in it for you.
As allways, we can’t do what we do without you.
Contact
Terry Hawn or Kathie Brennan

Last Day Hike - Out on the Ozark Trail Photo Contest
2021-12-07 18:00 | MO
Celebrate the last day of 2021 by getting out on the Ozark Trail…anywhere! Here is your chance to win a sweet prize by signing up and then posting a picture of where you are on the Ozark Trail. You have 430+ miles to choose from to enjoy and we want you to share the love of the OT with others,
Send pictures to the OTA Facebook page and from there the picture with the most likes will be chosen the Winner!

Dec 11 Winter in The Woods Middle Fork
2021-12-11 02:30 - 10:00 | Hwy DD/32 Trail head, Hwy DD/32, Belleview, MO, 63623, United States
Oh my the Forest is calling! Time to head out and enjoy another day working on the Ozark Trail with some maintenance and more. We will be meeting at the Hwy DD/32 trailhead at 8:30 am an from there head out to the section we will be working.
What you will need to bring: A backpack with your lunch and snacks along with at least 2 liters of water. Also anything else you would carry for a day hike. Please be sure to wear sturdy boots, long pants and layer up to be prepared for various weather including rain. The OTA will provide safety glasses (one time use), hard hats and any trail tools and power equipment. Volunteers maybe asked to help carpool Saturday as well.
Please note we are still following Covid protocol and ask that if you have been exposed to Covid, visited a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with Covid please do not come out.
Here are the link to th Meet up at Hwy D/32 Trail head: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//32%2FDD+Ozark+Trail+Trailhead,+Belleview,+MO+63623/@37.6969999,-91.0347859,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d9946ae5f8a473:0xebb9ce3473cf6189!2m2!1d-90.9647454!2d37.6968848
We will have a meal at the end of the day and will determine what and where by the time of the event.
As always if you need more information please contact Terry Hawn at thawn@prodigy.net or at 314 920 6376.
Let’s enjoy the Forest together….

Cancelled - December Monthly Business Meeting
2021-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
No meeting this month. Happy Holidays!

Dec 18 Full Moon Holiday Maintenance
2021-12-17 - 2021-12-18 | MO
Last event of 2021. We will again be out doing Trail work related to GAOA tread rehab.
We May even sing a holiday song or 2.!!!
It will be up north out of the OTA house.
We’ll have more details about where we will be working a couple weeks before the event.
Bring Sturdy work shoes ( hiking boots), long pants and be prepared for cold weather.
We’ll provide the gloves, safety glasses, helmets and tools.

We are still being covid cautious so if you have been exposed to covid, been in a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 14 days prior to the event or you have symptoms consistent with covid please do not come out.
Bring Your own lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
Contact Terry Hawn if you need more information.
thawn@prodigy.net
314 920 6376

"Capping off" with Santa's Elves at the Alpine Shop
2021-12-18 03:30 - 12:00 | Alpine Shop, 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, United States
Whooohooo! Santa has delivered some awesome Ozark Trail swag just in time for Christmas! Santa’s Elves, aka OTA Volunteers will be at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 6 pm! We’re “capping off” the year with a limited edition OTA hat and beanie! Other items will include patches, posters and a sticker or two as well. So make that list, check it twice and come on by for the opportunity to get some great last minute stocking stuffers.
OTA Volunteers and Members are invited to come spend an hour or two sharing information about the Ozark Trail and the Ozark Trail Association. Please let us know when you would like to help in the comment section of the signups. See you there and be sure to dress Merry and Bright!
If you have any questions or need more information contact Kathie at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com or 573-382-8270.

Fri 12/31/21 - Last Day Hike Event - Where Ever You Are
2021-12-30 - 2021-12-31 | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
Get Out and do a last hike of the year — If you are in the mood to go a little farther — Head to Round Springs and join the group for the last hike of the year.
No formal proceedings other than to show up and hike!!!

Sa Jan 1 2022 - First Day Hike Event - Where Ever You Are
2021-12-31 - 2022-01-01 | MO
Get Out and do a first hike of the year — If you are in the mood to go a little farther — Head to Round Springs and join the group to ring in the New Year with the first hike of the year.
No formal proceedings other than to show up and hike!!!

Mon Jan 4-13/22 - AmeriCorp 10 day OT Work - Potosi
2022-01-03 - 2022-01-11 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
If you have a day or 2 to spare — the OTA and Americorp will be working on the Ozark Trail out of Potosi. We’ll be fixing tread, clearing trail for several days up and down the northern 5 miles of the OT.
We’ll meet up at the OTA house most days and head out to the work area.
We will be observing a strict covid protocol so no overnight stays at the OTA House as it will be full with Americorps and OTA Trail crew members.
If you have any cold or flu like symptoms, have been exposed to anyone been in with similar symptoms, have been to a medical facility in the last 2 weeks where covid patients might have exposed the facility … please do not come.
On any day you come out, bring a lunch, at least 2 liters of water and weather appropriate clothes and shoes. The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment. We will car pool to the work sites.
Each day will be weather dependent so if the weather is bad — might be better to come out another day. We will try and provide notice the day before on any weather cancelation.
We will send out confirmation emails on Friday before to confirm the work week is a go.
Contact Terry Hawn – OTA C&M Chair
thawn@prodigy.net

Fri-Sun 01/14-16/2022-OT- OHT Trail Build – In Udall, Mo -
2022-01-13 - 2022-01-16 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Due to logistics issues — contact Terry Hawn for details. thawn@prodigy.net

Join us for the first OT-OHT Connection build of 2022.
We will be prepping new trail corridor on Friday and building on Saturday.
It will likely be cold so dress appropriately.
We will be observing strict covid protocols so please ..
Stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
We will provide detail camping and housing details 2 week prior to the event and will be on weather watch up until the Wednesday before the event. We will send out any weather related cancelation notice then to anyone who has signed up on the OTA home page event. We will also post a Facebook notice that the event has been canceled.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
Regards

Terry Hawn – OTA Const/ Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

OTA Board Meeting - ZOOM
2022-01-22 03:00 - 06:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
The first quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, via ZOOM, please sign up so that you may receive the link allowing individuals to attend. The OTA Board is comprised of volunteers with a vast wealth of interest and knowledge that are passionate about the Ozark Trail. If you would like to apply for the OTA Board, contact Kathie Brennan, President at kathie.brennan55@gmail.com.

Jan 25-29 - GAOA Trail Rehab on the Courtois
2022-01-25 02:00 - 2022-01-29 11:00 | MO
Come out for a day or all week as we perform tread rehab n the Courtois and Trace Creek sections of the OT.
We’ll be working with the OTS and USFS Trail Crews fixing tread in several locations on the trail.
We’ll be based out of the OTA House in Potosi, Mo. and car pool out to the work locations from there.
We will be observing covid procedure as follows:

If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms — please do not come out
If you have been exposed to anyone with the above symptoms in the last 14 days — please do not come out
If you have been in any medical facility in the last 14 days before the event — please do not come out.

We will car pool to the events or you can drive your own vehicle.
We will provide masks and gloves to anyone who wants / needs them.
The OTA provides all tools and safety equipment to perform trail work
You will need to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes or boots. Please bring a lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
We will meetup at the OTA house at 8:30 am each day and be heading out of the woods by 3:30pm each day.

for more information
please feel free to contact
Terry Hawn
OTA Const and Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Sun 01/31/-2/10/22 OT Maint -- Winona - CANCELD DUE TO WEATHER
2022-01-28 - 2022-02-13 | MO
HEADS UP
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Covid has raised its ugly head and we have had to make some changes. This event has been shortened up and we will no longer have Americorps participating as they ave been pulled into emergency covid response work.
We are still heading down south to Winona to work on the southern OT sections. We’ll be rehabbing tread on the 11 point and clearing any winter storm damage.
Come out for a day or more.
The USFS facility in Winona will be our base of operations and has a kitchen with refridgeration and indoor restrooms. You can also camp in the surrounding yard.
Stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water ( at least 2 liters) on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
The OTA will provide a dinner or 2 and breakfast. Please be prepared to provide your meals as backup.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const/Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Fri -Sun 02/11-13/ 2022 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2022-02-03 - 2022-02-05 | MO
We have tentatively scheduled a new USFS sawyer certification class. Details on the event will be posted as soon as they are in place.
If you would like to be placed on the certification list .. please sign up for the event as there are a limited number of slots available. They will be filled on a first come first served basis.
You will be notified via email as soon as possible to let you know if you have a slot in the class ( will also be notified if the class filled before you registered).
Terry Hawn
OTA Const.Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodigy.net

Feb 10 - Thursday -- BiAnnual OTC Meeting - Virtual
2022-02-10 03:00 - 07:00 | MO
We will be holding the first OTC meeting of 2022. It will be virtual due to Covid.
All who signup will be provided the meeting details via email.

Please use the following email for more information

admin@ozarktrail.com

Feb 11-13 - OT-OHT Connection Build in Udall, Mo
2022-02-11 02:00 - 2022-02-13 11:00 | MO
We are heading south to build more trail out of Udall.
This being in February, we are at the mercy of the weather so we will monitor the forecast closely up until Wednesday eveing and have a “GO– NOGO” email out to everyone that night.. so be watchful for the message in your email box.
We’ll send out email the week before with detail logistics and location information.
We are still practicing covid procedures so…. If you have cold, flu or covid symptoms — please do not come. If ou have been exposed
to anyone who has had these symptoms in the last 2 weeks — please do not come. If you have been in a medical facility of any kind where covid exposure was possible … please do not come.
We will have our standard sanitizing kit, as well as, masks and external thermometer, etc. Most f our volunteers has had at least 2 doses of the covid vaccine and many have had a 3rd booster shot. We are doing everything we ca to insure everyone is as safe as we can make it. We have everyone drive their own vehicles to the work site and we maintain social distancing when working on the trail.

If you have questions or need more info

Please feel free to contact —
Terry Hawn
OTA Const & Maint Coordinator
thawn@prodgy.net

Saturday 02/12/22 - Trivia - Silent Auction and Online Fund Raising Event
2022-02-12 12:00 - 17:00 | MO
DUE TO THE ONOING COVID OMICRON SPREAD.. THE OTA IS CANCELING THE IN PERSON TRIVIA NIGHT IN AFFTON AND
WILL INSTEAD HAVE A VIRTUAL EVENT SIMILAR TO THE EVENT FROM LAST YEAR.
Stay Tuned for more details.

Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes - 2/15-19/22
2022-02-15 02:00 - 2022-02-18 22:00 | MO
Join the OTA and USFS GAOA Project work to re-route trail on the eastern loop of the OT on the Wappapello and Victory sections. We will be working out of the Hwy 172 trailhead each day.
There are some OTA Volunteers staying in the area so contact Kathie Brennan at 573-382-8270 if you are attending to receive more information.
On the Trail: With any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers(plan for weather), bring a backpack to carry your lunch and water on the trail. You will be carrying tools on the trail so you need to have gloves and the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.
When congregating before and after the event , where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, face coverings will be encouraged. Masks will be provided to staff and attendees who do not bring their own. Hand sanitizer will be made available and disposable food service items including utensils and dishes will be used. Contact information for all attendees will be collected to support contact tracing.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const / Maint Coordinator

Tues-Sat - 2/22-25-Wappapello/Victory Re-Routes Canceled DUe toWeather
2022-02-22 02:00 - 2022-02-25 11:00 | MO
Weather has raised its ugly head again and this weeks event is cancelled due to storm.

We will be out working on reroutes on the Wappapello/Victory sections. This s a continuation of the work started earlier in the Month.
Come out for a day or 2 or the week and work with USFS and OTA Trail crews to rehab tread on the OT.
More details to follow prior to the event.
Terry Hawn
OTA Const / Maint Coordinator
