Thu Feb 02/01 - Jeff City CFM Lobby Day ( tentative date)
2024-02-01 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Thu Feb 02/01 – Jeff City CFM Lobby Day ( tentative date)

Join us in Jefferson City as we man a booth at the CFM Day.

Sa 02/03 - OT Maint TBD
2024-02-02 | MO
Sa 02/03 – OT Maint TBD
We’ll be on the OT doing tread work — MiddleFork or Trace Creek.

Where: The OTA House is we are basing out of this weekend. It is located on 406 West High St. The house is just west of the 4-way stop at the Court House — this s Hwy 8 directly across from the Hwy 185 intersection.
Housing/camping: You can stay over at the OTA House either camping in the yard or we have some limited sleeping space for 3 or 4 people in the house.
What to bring: Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sa 02/10 - OT Maint TD -- Doing Taum Sauk -- instead of on Sunday.
2024-02-10 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Sa 02/10 – OT Maint — We’re doing Taum Sauk today instead of Sunday.
Where: Meet up at the Russel Mountain TH at 9 am.

What to bring: Bring a lunch and at ;east 2 liters of water. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Su 02/11 - CANCELED -- Super Bowl Sunday – Maint on the OT
2024-02-11 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Sun 02/11 – CANCELED Super Bowl Saturday – Maint on the OT

WE’RE DOIN Saturday on Taum Sauk instead — Meetup at Russel MTN TH at 9am.
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Mother nature will tell us where we need to be — for those who are not into Football.
Where: The OTA House is we are basing out of this weekend. It is located on 406 West High St. The house is just west of the 4-way stop at the Court House — this s Hwy 8 directly across from the Hwy 185 intersection.
Housing/camping: You can stay over at the OTA House either camping in the yard or we have some limited sleeping space for 3 or 4 people in the house.
What to bring: Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - February 13, 2024
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Sa 02/17 - Trivia Night - Affton Elks Club
2024-02-17 18:00 - 23:00 | Affton Elks, 6330 Heege Road, MO, 63123
Join the OTA for its annual Trivia Night
Always a fun time!
https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=2635
Doors open at 6PM — Event goes until 11pm
Cash Bar — soft drinks provided
BPO Elks Lodge #2635

Address: 6330 Heege Rd St. Louis, MO 63123-2652 Phone: 314-481-6104
Directions: I-55 North to exit on Reavis Barracks Rd. Reavis Barracks becomes MacKenzie Rd. Take it North accross Gravois Rd to Heege Rd. Left on Heege half block to Lodge Facility.

Fri -Sun 02/23-25 - Time for The Ladies – Current River SP
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25 | Current River State Park, Hwy 19, Salem, MO
Fri -Sun 02/23-25 – Time for The Ladies –Current River SP
More special fun for the OTA ladies — You can arrive Friday evening and stay through Sunday.
The group will stay at the the Hwy 19 Fire Tower House just down the road from Current River State Park facility
Will be working on the Upper Current River Section
What to bring: The house has beds for 10 or more with a couple of the rooms will be up to 4. Bring bedding for inside or Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We’ll also fix a communal breakfast on Sunday moarning.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kathie at kathie.brennan55@ozarktrail.com or 573-382-8270(please id yourself if you text me.)

2024 Annual Members' Meeting
2024-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 | MO
Register to join us for our third annual Members’ Meeting! As in past years, this will be virtual Town Hall meeting where you’ll hear from Officers and Committee Chairs about our accomplishments from 2023 and our goals for 2024. We’ll cover 2023 highlights and honor our 2023 Volunteers of the Year.
We’ll send the Zoom link for the Members’ Meeting to registrants around March 1.
See you there!

Fri-Su 03/08-10 CANCELED DUE to WEATHER - OT-OHT Build - UDALL
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
CANCELED DUE to WEATHER
We’ll again in a couple weeks
We’ll continue building down south.
Details will be emailed out 2 weeks before the event

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday, March 12, 2024
2024-03-12 07:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Fri-Sun 03/15-20 - “Luck of the Irish” at Winona – working Current River, BTR and Eleven Point
2024-03-15 08:00 - 2024-03-20 17:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Fri-Sun 03/15-20 – “Luck of the Irish” at Winona – working Current River, BTR, Norfork and Eleven Point Sections
We’ll be based out of the USFS Facilities on Hwy 19 in Winona, MO
We’ll be performing trail maintenance and GAOA Tread rehab
We’ll send out info email 1 week before the event
What to bring: Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fri-Th 03/22-24 - OT-OHT Udall Build
2024-03-22 08:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Fri-Th 03/22-24 – OT-OHT Udall Build
we continue the quest of getting the connection made
More details will email more info 2 weeks prior to the event

Mon-Wed 03/25-28 - Watershed Training Week in Winona
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-28 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Mon-Wed 03/25-28 – Watershed Training Week in Winona
We’ll be doing Crew Leader and trail building training at the USFS Winona Facilities.
We will be going ot and doing trail work so all are welcome to join us and get some volunteer trail time in
Housing/camping: You can stay over at the USFS Houses either camping in the yard or we have some limited sleeping space folks one of the houses.
What to bring: Camping gear if you are camping in the yard) personal care items(there is a shower), food other than what the OTA is providing dinner on Saturday. We will be coming off the trail by 3PM and head for dinner by 4PM for those who wish to stay.
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.
Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sat-Sun 04/06-7 - Maint out of Peck Ranch (Winona) -- Eclipse on the OT
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | Ozark National Scenic RIverways
Sat-Sun 04/06-7 – Maintenance out of Winona — Eclipse on the OT

CHANGE of Venue — we will be utilizing the facilities at Peck Ranch
We’re going out to work on the OT under the eclipse. We have changed from the Winona Forest facility to the MDC Peck Ranch for volunteers to either bunk in (first come) or camp in the yard.
This should be fun
More details to come
Directions from St. Louis
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/38.5875968,-90.2725632/peck+ranch+map/@37.7495556,-91.4144413,9z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d74c71d3ed98fb:0x70eda8c424a880fc!2m2!1d-91.1866175!2d37.0425871?entry=ttu
Directions from Columbia Mo
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Columbia,+Missouri/peck+ranch+map/@38.0002469,-93.078677,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x87dcabf3bb8182c9:0xa011692dbabd6f20!2m2!1d-92.3340724!2d38.9517053!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d74c71d3ed98fb:0x70eda8c424a880fc!2m2!1d-91.1866175!2d37.0425871?entry=ttu
Directions from Winona
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Winona,+MO/peck+ranch+map/@37.0346956,-91.2620652,13z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d0b43da0a0c973:0xf00c30fe64fd27ce!2m2!1d-91.3234669!2d37.0097738!1m5!1m1!1s0x87d74c71d3ed98fb:0x70eda8c424a880fc!2m2!1d-91.1866175!2d37.0425871?entry=ttu
Map of Peck Ranch
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/5203map.pdf

April 5-8, 2024 Come Help out at Big Springs Eclipse weekend
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-08 17:00 | Big Springs, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Van Buren, MO, United States
Volunteers needed at Big Springs for April 6-8.
Big Springs staff Needs help Saturday, Sunday and Monday ( eclipse day)
to wrangle their balloon ride.
They are offering free camping to anyone who comes out.
Signup as soon as you can so we can get that info to the staff at Big Springs

Fri-Su 04/13 -CANCELED - Build OT-OHT Build
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
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CANCELED
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Fri-Su 04/13 – Build OT-OHT Build
Continuing the quest to get the OT-OHT connected

Details to be emailed 2 weeks prior to the event

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 (Rescheduled)
2024-04-16 07:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Fri - 04/19- Spring Mega Prep -- Sutton Bluff-
2024-04-19 | Sutton Bluff
Fri – 04/19 – Spring Mega Prep – Sutton Bluff or Council Bluff Campground — TBD- Karkahgne GAOA tread rehab day
We’re still finalizing details — more info to come

Sa 04/20- Spring Mega - Sutton Bluff- Karkahgne
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Sutton Bluff
Sa 04/20-21 – Spring Mega. — Sutton Bluff – Karkahgne GAOA tread rehab day
We’re heading to the MTNF Sutton Bluff campground on the Black River to give some loving to the Karkahgne section of the Ozark Trail. Free camping with availability to water and we have restrooms. Plan on arriving Friday night and stay the weekend.
The OTA will be providing dinner on Saturday evening after a day out on the trail along with a fun as always raffle and an awesome bonfire so be to bring those camp chairs’. The OTA will provide safety equipment and tools.
What to bring: An awesome attitude, camping gear, food for meals not provided, backpack for carrying your water, snacks, lunch, any items you would need, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Plan your clothing needs by layers, the weather can be persnicketie. Pets are welcome but must be leashed within the campground and on the trail.
This will be our 51st MEGA of our 21st year of being the OTA so come join us for a fun weekend. Any questions, don’t hesitate to reach us at admin@ozarktrail.com See you soon!

Fri 04/26-28- OTA-LAD Blair Creek Day CANCELLED
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Fri 04/26-28 – OTA-LAD Blair Creek Day
We’ll join up with the LAD Foundation for some TLC on the Blair Creek Section
Tentative plans are for camping at Powder Mill and lodging at the USFS Winona facilities.
More details to come

Ozark Trail Association Q2 2024 Board of Directors Meeting - Saturday, April 27, 2024
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Q2 meeting of the directors of the Ozark Trail Association will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., via Zoom for the purpose of electing board directors and officers, reviewing the prior year’s business, discussing corporate operations for the upcoming year, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86073332579?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 860 7333 2579
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fr 05/03-04 CANCELLED- Maint Out There– Round Springs
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-05 | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
Fr 05/03-04 – Maint Out There– Round Springs – Tentative
more to come

Celebrating the History of Current River @Cedar Grove
2024-05-11 | Big Rock Candy Mountain, 36225 Big Rock Candy Mountain, Jadwin, MO, 65501, United States
We are heading to the river, Current River that is at Cedar Grove at Big Rock Candy Mountain CG as we celebrate the history surrounding the area. We are joining the Ozark Riverways Foundation where OTA Volunteers will have a table to add to a wonderful day of living history crafts, music and historical information. The evening includes a live concert by National Park Radio who is loved by so many and has a large following across the USA. Tickets are $20 for the concert. Camping is available by calling BRCM to reserve a spot or you can choose to camp at other available campgrounds in the area. Would love to have you join us at the OTA table sharing information about the Ozark Trail and the OTA.
See you at the River!

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday, May 14, 2024
2024-05-14 07:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

2024 OT Hike and Float Challenge
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
Take the Challenge! Join the Fun!
This year we’ll double the fun by doubling the length of our float!
Join your fellow trail enthusiasts that have taken the challenge to raise funds for the OTA! You can fund-raise as an individual, or better yet, grab a friend or two and register as a team!
Commit to raising money for the OTA and register at: https://charity.pledgeit.org/2024OTHikeAndFloat.
Fundraising is easy: just ask your friends, your family, your family’s friends, your friends’ families, your Facebook friends, really, just anyone, to support you while you support the OTA. Your goal is to raise $1,000 for the OTA, and with our platform, it’s a snap. With 20 friends donating $50 each, you’ve done it!
That’s the challenge. Then we’ll celebrate your fundraising efforts by hiking the Ozark Trail and floating the Current River. We’ll hike from Round Spring Campground to Current River State Park, then shuttle to Pulltite to float 9 miles back to Round Spring Campground.
Sometime in there, we’ll run the Real Hikers Wear Kilts race to win the coveted RHWK trophy!
As in the past two years, we’ll base out of Round Spring Campground near Eminence, MO. We’ll provide tent camping spots for Friday and Saturday nights, your kayak for the Saturday float, and meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.
If you have any questions, just shoot an email to otchallengehike@ozarktrail.com.
Register at: https://charity.pledgeit.org/2024OTHikeAndFloat.

Sat May 18 - CANCELLED - Wappapello Maintenance Day
2024-05-18 | Ozark Trail Wappapello Section, Greenville, MO, 63944, United States
Saturday, May 18 – We will meet at 8:30am on Saturday morning for a day of work on the Wappapello section. The most likely need will be lopping and weed-eating, but there is no shortage of tread to rehab. As the event approaches, we will assess the best work opportunity and plan accordingly.
This is a single work day event; no camping is planned.
We will send out information via email one week before the event regarding the meeting location and the work planned for the day.
What to bring: Bring a lunch any snacks you may need and at least two liters of water. As with any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers (plan for weather), and 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; the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

National Trails Day at Current River SP
2024-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Current River State Park, Hwy 19, Salem, MO
Whooohooo! Let’s head to our most memorable place ever…Current River SP is located on the Current River, a National Scenic River. We will be staying at the old Alton Box Resort in the historic building that has housed many a person who have immersed themselves in this area of the Ozarks. Housing is first come but camping will be available. Come for the day or stay a day or two giving back to a trail we are passionate about. We will have a day of trail maintenance and then return to CRSP for dinner and more fun with a raffle, fellowship and as always blazing bonfire under a star filled filled sky!
You will need to be prepared for the weather, bring your camping gear and a kindred spirit!

Sat June 8 - CANCELLED - Victory Maintenance Day
2024-06-08 | Ozark Trail Victory Secton, Williamsville, MO, 63967, United States
Saturday, June 8 – We will meet at 8:30am on Saturday morning for a day of work on the Victory section. The most likely need will be lopping, weed-eating, and sawing, but there could be some tread to rehab. As the event approaches, we will assess the best work opportunity and plan accordingly.
This is a single work day event; no camping is planned.
We will send out information via email one week before the event regarding the meeting location and the work planned for the day.
What to bring: Bring a lunch any snacks you may need and at least two liters of water. As with any work on the OT, you need to wear sturdy boots, long pants, dress in layers (plan for weather), and 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; the OTA will provide gloves and safety glasses if needed.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cancelled - Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
2024-06-11 07:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Cancelled - Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
2024-07-09 07:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
