Ozark Trail Association

Mississippi Valley Bike and Outdoor Expo Jan 12
2022-11-14 20:06 (America/Chicago) | MO
We will again be setting up a display for the OTA, this time at Union Station. This is day one of a two day event. We have limited free passes so volunteers will need to take a longer shift. More details will be sent as they become available.

Last Hurrah!
2022-11-14 20:06
It’s the “Last Hurrah” of the 2018 year as we gather together to get in one more construction event for the year. We will be based out of Current River State Park. This can be a one day or two-day event if you want to stay over and help on Sunday.
Where: We will be staying at Current River State Park located on Hwy 19 south of Salem MO or north of Winona if you are coming from those directions. There is limited lodging so please let me know if you need a bed and camping is available on the grounds as well as showers and kitchen facilities. You can arrive early on Friday to explore the area. For EVERYONE, we will MEET UP Saturday morning at the canoe parking lot just before you get to Carr’s on Hwy 19 heading south at 8:30 am. Watch for the big green arrow sign.
What to bring: You will need to bring any camping/bedding for the stay over. Not sure how warm the buildings will be so plan for some cooler temps. Be sure to dress for the weather, layers are best also rain gear as who’s to say it might do something. Wear sturdy boots, no tennis shoes as you will be using tools. Have your favorite pair of gloves, bring a backpack to carry your lunch and snacks as well as water to the work site. You will be responsible for all meals other than dinner on Saturday night and we will have a communal breakfast Sunday. I’ll supply eggs, sausage and coffee stuff. Others are welcome to add to it as well if you’d like to help with a side dish for Sat. night’s dinner.
What are we doing! We will be building new trail. This is exciting and I hope everyone is ready for some time in the woods as well as digging in the dirt. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will try to respond quickly as I can. Again, if your plans have changed please let me know. For reference, my # is 573-382-8370.

Tool Repair & Maintenance
2022-11-14 20:06
This is a one-day event where we will be sharpening tools, replacing handles and doing other miscellaneous maintenance.
Where: OTA office at 406 W High St, Potosi, MO.
What to bring: Be sure to dress for the weather, layers are best. Wear sturdy boots, no tennis shoes as you will be using power tools. Feel free to bring your favorite power tools. You will be responsible for your own meals.
If you have any questions, contact Mark at 636-744-6303 or email goforthmark@yahoo.com.

Kicking off the New Year!
2022-11-14 20:06
We will be ending this year with a trail construction event based out of Current River SP as well as ring in
the New Year with a hike on New Year’s Day! You can arrive on Sunday, January 30 for a day of
adventure or you could stop by the ACA Kayak and Canoe Workshop at Echo Bluff SP. Here are the
specifics:
Where: We will be staying at Current River State Park located on Hwy 19 south of Salem MO or north of
Winona if you are coming from those directions. Camping is available on the grounds as well as showers
and kitchen facilities. EVERYONE will MEET UP Monday morning at the parking lot north of Carr’s Canoe
Rentals at 8:30 am. Watch for the big green arrow sign.
What to bring: You will need to bring any camping/bedding for the stay over. Not sure how warm the
building will be so plan for some cooler temps. Be sure to dress for the weather, layers are best also rain
gear as who’s to say it might do something. Wear sturdy boots, no tennis shoes as you will be using
tools. Have your favorite pair of gloves, bring a backpack to carry your lunch and snacks as well as water
to the work site. We will be for the most part a short distance from the vehicles. Bring a camp chair to
sit in during the day as well as around the campfire at night. You will be responsible for all meals other
than dinner on Monday night and we will have a communal breakfast New Year’s Day. I’ll supply eggs,
sausage and coffee stuff. Others are welcome to add to it as well if you’d like to help with a side dish for
Monday night’s dinner.
What are we doing! We will be continuing construction on the trail that will connect Round Spring to
Echo Bluff SP. This is exciting and I hope everyone is ready for some time in the woods as well as digging
in the dirt. If you have any questions, please contact Kathie at Kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

First Day Hike 2019
2022-11-14 20:06
Annual First Day hike on the Round Spring Section
For additional information contact Dave Tobey at coachtobey@gmail.com

First Day Hike 2019

Annual Board Meeting
2022-11-14 20:06
Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
New directors will be elected and is open to all. If interested in joining the board please apply online at https://www.ozarktrail.com/board-application/ by Jan 1st.
It will be held in the Forest Service conference room adjacent to the OTA office in Potosi.

AmeriCorp Trail Crew
2022-11-14 20:06
Contact Kathie Brennan kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com for questions

Super Bowl Sunday Maintenance
2022-11-14 20:06
Tired of all the football mania? Well come out on SBS as we will head to the Ozark Trail to get a day of
maintenance in and you’ll be home in time to enjoy the celebration of SBS! We’ve got maintenance to
do along with tread repair to do making the OT better. Volunteers will gather at the OTA office 8:30 am
and from there we will head down the trail. You will need to wear sturdy boots, layered clothing as well
as have a backpack to carry water, snacks/lunch, have rain gear as well as gloves. At the end of the day,
we will return to the OTA office to put away equipment and share a meal for a job well done. If you
have any questions, please contact Kathie at Kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com Volunteers will gather at
the OTA office to receive information as well as equipment.

Ozark Trail Council Meeting
2022-11-14 20:06
Meeting in the Lodge conference room
The OTC is the governing body for the Ozark Trail in MO and meets twice a year. This is open to any and all who are interested in the Trail.
Go to https://www.ozarktrail.com/event/ozark-trail-council-meeting-3/ to register.

Maintenance at Courtois Ground Zero
2022-11-14 20:06
Ground Zero, the northern terminus of the Ozark Trail is where we will be begin doing trail maintenance
on the Ozark Trail working on signage, lopping, leaf blowing and tread repair. We may get in several
miles or a few depending on how much tread work is to be done. Volunteers will gather at Onadonga
State Park at 9:00 am and from there we will head down the trail. You will need to wear sturdy boots,
layered clothing as well as have a backpack to carry water, snacks/lunch, have rain gear as well as
gloves. At the end of the day, we will return to the OTA office to put away equipment and share a meal
for a job well done. If you have any questions, please contact Kathie at Kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

AmeriCorp Trail Crew
2022-11-14 20:06
The OTA will be working alongside a 10 day AmeriCorp trail crew that is arriving on Tuesday, Jan. 22
through Jan. 31 as we continue construction on the connector from Round Spring to Echo Bluff SP. OTA
volunteers are invited to come work a day or two or more. Lodging will be available at Current River SP
on a first come basis as well as camping. Some meals will be furnished once volunteers sign-up and
further information will be made available with more details about food and lodging. We also may have
some days that may also involve trail maintenance on nearby sections of the OT. When signing up,
please indicate your availability and lodging needs.

Round Spring Trail Build
2022-11-14 20:06
If you couldn’t sign up for days to volunteer during the week here is your chance to make it for the
weekend. Volunteers will continue working beside the St. Louis AmeriCorp trail crew. Lodging will be
available as well as camping on the grounds. Dinner will be provided on Saturday night along with a
communal breakfast for everyone on Sunday morning. You can sign up for one day or two by
commenting when you sign up. Come out for a great time working alongside some amazing AmeriCorp
folks!
Go to https://www.ozarktrail.com/event/round-spring-trail-build/ to register

2019 Trivia Night
2022-11-14 20:06
WoooooHooooo!!!!! It’s time to gather the troops and sign up for the 7th Annual Ozark Trail Association Trivia Night! This is always a great time and a great way to support the work of the Ozark Trail Association! This year will be no exception to all the fun you can have with a great group of people! Let’s celebrate a bit o’ the green as well as St. Patrick’s Day sports the color of choice……OT Green! WHERE: Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road, Affton, MO 63123 FEATURING: • Ten rounds of ten questions of general trivia as well as questions about the Ozark Trail • Beer and soda set-ups provided • Please, no outside alcohol! We want to be following the policies. Please feel free to bring your own food spread for your table. • 50/50 drawings, an AWESOME raffle and a killer Silent Auction and much more! Pay at the door, We will have a square on site for payment. • 8 persons/table @ $20/person• Doors open at 6 pm and Trivia questions begin at 7 pm To reserve a table, e-mail Kathie Brennan at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

Women's Only Event
2022-11-14 20:06
CANCELLED due to weather.
Ladies! It’s your day and Kathie will be heading up an all-women’s trail event doing trail work. We will be basing out of Current River State Park and if you haven’t stayed there before, you are in for a treat! This event is primarily to get seasoned and new OTA volunteers some experience with trail construction and trail maintenance by lopping, sawing, leaf blowing and general corridor clearing, mixed with some good hiking.
Contact Kathie Brennan for questions kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

MIDCO reroute
2022-11-14 20:06
CANCELLED due to weather
Join us for a weekend outing of hand line trail construction on a new reroute due to the impact of logging on the Ozark Trail within the Current River section. Once completed, this reroute will bypass major damage to the OT. Primitive camping will be at Hunter’s Camp.
Contact Kathie Brennan for questions at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

Luck of the Irish Winona Maintenance
2022-11-14 20:06
Mark your calendars for the one of the best times down south as we “Whoop It Up In Winona” based out of the Winona Forest Service facilities. We’ll do two days of maintenance (Sat., 3/23 and Sun., 3/24) on different sections of the OT from the Current River section all the way over to the Eleven Point section. Plan to come for one day or two as we tackle the trail involving some “TLC” sections and also help our adopters with needs they see that needs to be done.

2019 Spring Mega
2022-11-14 20:06
It’s MEGA time! As the temperatures warm up, trail construction heats up. Join us as we return to the ONSR Round Spring area to continue construction on our latest project, connecting the Round Spring loop to Echo Bluff State Park. This gap once filled will create one of the longest hike and float adventures in the ONSR.
We’ll be based out of the ONSR Round Spring facility with tent camping (hammocks are no longer allowed) or bring along your camping trailer, as sites will be available on Friday and Saturday night. Work will commence Saturday morning with lunch and tools provided. After a good day on the trail, we will relax with Jeff’s famous BBQ, Kathie’s infamous raffle, and a bonfire. If you’d like to contribute a desert that would be awesome.
Please remember to dress for the work and prepare for the weather. Gloves, long pants and hiking/work boots are required, as we are working on rough ground and using tools. Wearing a hard hat is required in the work area. You may want to bring safety glasses. Have rain gear, sunscreen, and bug deterrent. Bring plenty of water (2 liters per person recommended) and remember to bring supplies for your fur buddies.
If you have any questions, please contact, kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

Al Pint Night
2022-11-14 20:06
Join us as we raise a glass or two to the work of this all volunteer NFP organization whose mission is to care for the Ozark Trail, a multi-use, National Recreation Trail here in our own backyard.
No need to register just come join us!

Round Spring Build
2022-11-14 20:06
Work continues on the Echo Bluff connector as we fill in this “gap.” This year we’ll have dinner at the Timber Volunteer Fire Depart. helping to raise money for their service. We will be based out of Current River SP and beds are available first come so be sure to let us know.
For questions contact Kathie Brennan at kathie.brennan@ozarktrail.com

Alpine Shop Spring Expo
2022-11-14 20:06
Come visit our table and learn more about the Ozark Trail.

Cancelled - 2018 100/50MTB Race - Volunteer Staff Needed
2022-11-14 20:06

Bluffin' It! Trail Maintenance
2022-11-14 20:06

Meet Me Outdoors 2019
2022-11-14 20:06
CANCELLED due to weather

Meet Me Outdoors 2019
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Quarterly Board Meeting
2022-11-14 20:06
Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors
It will be held in the Forest Service conference room adjacent to the OTA office in Potosi.

Jr Ranger Day
2022-11-14 20:06
Annual Junior Ranger program for school kids. Educational program to expose kids to nature.

Ramen to the Rescue #1 - Current River Section
2022-11-14 20:06
Ramen and backpacking go hand it hand. There is just about nothing a good hike and a bowl of ramen can’t solve. But to hike, you need a clear trail. That is where we come in. There is some some TLC that needs to be applied liberally to a portion of the Current River section much like that tasty flavor packet. So bring your ramen and come get some trail time.
This is a maintenance event that will consist of lopping, sawing, signing and leaf blowing. Total mileage of walking will be about 4-5. The event will take place on Saturday out of Hunter’s Camp which has primitive camping but no water or facilities. Camping is available Friday and Saturday night. Depending on the group, we can start some work on the Midco Hollow re-route in preparation for the March 30th event on Sunday. There is no planned meal for this event, but the box of different Ramens will be available. If you would like to organize a meal, we can arrange that.
Dress for the weather in layers making sure you have sturdy footwear. We will provide all tools needed.
Directions:
From Van Buren, take Hwy M north, Make a left on Pike Creek Road. This road is likely not labeled and may be hard to see. An OT marker has been attached. Follow Pike Creek Road for about 7 miles until you reach the camp. Map is available at https://caltopo.com/m/AC4H . Please take care when navigating the route. Note this road may not appear on Google maps or GPS. There are 3 spots that could be low water crossings with rain as well as some clearance issues with very low vehicles. Plan accordingly.

MTNF Maintenance
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