Ozark Trail Association

Fri 10/19-25 - Whoopin It Up in Winona Extended work week
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-25 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
We’ll be out working on the southerm sections of the OT.
We’ll be working out of the Winona USFS facilities
We’ll decide exactly where in a short while and let everyone who signs up know where we’ll be

As allways — be prepared for changeable weather, wear long pants, sturdy boots or hiking shoes,
have a lunch, at least 2 liters of water.
The ticks and chiggars will still be out so make sure you treat your clothes and have
bug spray with you.

Devil's Toll Race - Volunteers Needed
2023-10-14 07:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
One of the most fun events on the entire OT — The Devil’s Toll Race event!
Participants start at the top of Taum Sauk Mtn and go 13 miles along the OT where they finish at the Johnson’s Shut-ins Park Day Use Pavillion across the Black River.
The fun on the Ozark Trail never stops — Be sure to keep this weekend on your calendar..
Stay tuned for the details.

Fr - 10/13-15 - OT-OHT Build - CANCELED
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15 | Udall Campground on Lake Norfork
Unfortunately — We’ve had to make a schedule change and are canceling
this build. We have the Devils Tollgate event up on Taum Sauk Mtn — and could
use a few volunteers to help out there.

Join us for the second Fall 2023 OT-OHT build event.
We have an ambitious goal to get a section of this new trail open by Spring!!
we’ll be sending out detailed logistics a couple weeks before the event.
Help us move the project to the net phase!!

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - October 10, 2023
2023-10-10 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.
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50th MEGA Oct 6-8 at Bass' River Resort
2023-10-06 08:00 - 2023-10-08 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Join the OTA as we celebrate our 50th Mega during our 20th year of being the trail crew for the Ozark Trail. Based out of Bass’ River Resort we will continue the tradition of what we do best, making the OT the best it can be.
Free tent camping is provided and everyone must register upon arriving at Bass’. If you want to utilize any other campsites or cabins, you will need to call Bass’ to make those arrangements and tell them you are with the OTA. There will be all of the traditional OTA festivities .. bonfire, cookout, raffle and fellowship. And we have special live music as well for this monumental event!
As always dress for the work, sturdy footwear, long pants, backpack to carry your water and other needs as well as be prepared for changeable weather. Let’s have an amazing celebration!

Th-Fri - Oct 5-6 - OTA 50thFall Mega Prep
2023-10-05 - 2023-10-06 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
We’ll be out getting the work site ready for Saturday’s build.
Everything is based out of Bass River Resort.
Friday – Sat night camping is provided by the OTA and Bass.
Any other nights or rv/camper/cabins are your responsibility.

9/16-One Eyed Dog 50/100 MTB Race–Council Bluff Lake
2023-09-16 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
The race is on Sat Sept 16 and the OTA will be manning the aid station at the old Dead Dog Access off of Hwy DD.
We’ll man the station from approx 10 am until 11PM.

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - September 12, 2023
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

Sat Sept 9,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-09-09 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
To enroll please send email to admin@ozarktrail.com and
specify which date you would like to be signed up for.
Location TBD by USFS
4 sessions currently scheduled
Aug 15,2023
Aug 19,2023
Sept 8,2023
Sept 9,2023
Attendees will be notified via email approx 1 week prior
to the class with location and session specifics.

F-Sat Sept 8-9 - One-Eyed Dog MTB event prep
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll meet up at the OTA house at 8:30am each day and then fan out
to work on various areas to wok on the OT.
We’ll weed eat, lop and clear trail.

Fri Sept 8,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-09-08 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States

**HELP NEEDED** Three-Legged Monster Adventure Race Support on Race Day **HELP NEEDED**
2023-08-19 07:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Outdoors
SIGN UP NOW!
We need YOUR help to make our third annual Three-Legged Monster (3LM) Adventure Race a success!
It’ll be a madhouse as we start runners from Ozark Outdoors and bikers from Bass’ River Resort! You’ll help us start the runners and bikers at the right time, then help direct the participants at critical turn points to stay on course. We’ll need people at the timing stations, and people to help at the Finish Line.
Last year was a blast, and with your help, it’ll be even better this year!
You can join us *early* Saturday morning at Ozark Outdoors, or come Friday night and camp with us.
See you there!

Sat Aug 19,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-08-19 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States

W-Th Aug 17-18 - Prep for 3-LM Race
2023-08-17 - 2023-08-18 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Prep and Setup for the 3 Legged Monster Event

Tues Aug 15,2023 - USFS Sawyer Certification
2023-08-15 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
1st of 4 USFS Sawyer Certification Session
To enroll please send email to admin@ozarktrail.com and specify which date you would like to be signed up for.
Location TBD by USFS
4 sessions currently scheduled
Aug 15,2023
Aug 19,2023
Sept 8,2023
Sept 9,2023
Attendees will be notified via email approx 1 week prior to the class with location and
session specifics.

Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors Meeting -Saturday, August 5 23 @ 9:00 AM - In Potosi
2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
A Quarterly meeting of the Directors Meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board will be held at the Potosi Office with a Zoom Conference available on Saturday, August 5 @ 9:00 AM. (Registration is not required)
The purpose of the meeting will be reviewing the 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.
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F-Sun Sept 22-24- OT-OHT Build - Udall,Mo
2023-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
We’ll return down south to work on the OT-OHT connection.
We’ll have generally have been using Rocky Top campground as our base
but you are free to use any of the nearby accommodations.
An email will be sent to everyone who signs up with additional details on
accommodations and work.

June 3 - National Trails Day - RESCHEDULED Spring 2023 MEGA - Join Us for the OTA's 49th Mega
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-05 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
We’re celebrating National Trails Day on June 3 by getting out and doing some TLC on the OT.
RESCHEDULED OTA Spring 2023 MEGA – — Join Us for the OTA’s 49th Mega at Bass River Resort
Same as before complete with all the fun of a MEGA! Free camping, BBQ, attendance prizes and the always awesome bonfire to end the evening. Weather looks good so bring everything necessary to be out on the trail to do some maintenance, backpack, BUG SPRAY, water, lunch and snacks, wear long pants, sturdy footwear as we’ll supply the rests of the PPE. If you have a favorite pair of gloves bring them as well. It will be a short drive to the work place and a short walk in. Regisatration is Friday on the deck at Bass till 9 pm, Be sure to check in before heading to the campsite. Watch for the green arrow signs. Any questions, contact Kathie at 573-382-8270,

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OT Maintenance Saturday May 27
2023-05-27 08:00 - 17:00

2023 OT Hike and Float Challenge May 20, 2023
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-20 | Round Spring Campground, Eminence, MO, United States
Jump into the fun of the OT Hike and Float Challenge May 20, 2023!
Get a partner or two and flex your fundraising muscles raising money for the OTA. We use a peer-to-peer fundraising platform with which you can encourage your family, your friends, your family’s friends and your friends’ families to support you while you support the OTA. The challenge is the fundraising:
$1000 for a one-member team
$1,800 for a two-member team
$2,400 for a three-member team
It looks hard, but you can do it! Your friends want to support you, and you’ll be giving them a chance to support your love of the outdoors and the Ozark Trail!
After all that hard work, show us your hiking and paddling skills as we take on the Current River Challenge!
Sign up at https://charity.pledgeit.org/othikeandfloat/
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email: otchallengehike@ozarktrail.com
See you on the trail!

Celebrating Mom on the OT - Canceled
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
Its Mother Day weekend — Lets Celebrate Mom
We’ll come out another days ad celebrate the trail..

Junior Ranger Day @ Alley Mill NP - May 3
2023-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark National Scenic RIverways

Ozark Trail Association Q2 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Ozark Trail Association, 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, 63664, United States
You are invited to attend the Q2 meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
The purpose of the meeting will be for reviewing the prior old business, discussing corporate operations for the upcoming year, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
The meeting will be held at the OTA Potosi office but will also be available via Zoom.
If you would like to attend by Zoom, please email jeff.goetter@ozarktrail.com and he will provide the link when we get closer to the meeting.

April 21-23, 2023 -- Alpine Shop Spring Showcase '23: April 21-23
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00
The 2023 #SpringShowcase will also feature a new take on one of our most anticipated events of the year – Swap! Starting this April, we still have a Swap at our Kirkwood location as part of the Spring EXPO, but it will be dedicated solely to Boats and Bikes.

Spring Showcase Presentations-2023

Friday, April 21

Al-Pint Night Sponsored by Schlafly Beer

Al-pint night for stream teams united

Saturday, April 22

10am- Exploring the Ozark National scenic riverways

11am- Shakedown with osprey packs

12pm- Discovering the ozark trail

1pm- All you need is a day off and an open road

2pm- AR101: Getting ready to tackle the castlewood 8 hour adventure race

3pm- Exploring the boundary Waters Canoe Area

4pm- earth’s Classroom: Your Local Outdoor education center

5pm- Protecting Clean Water While Exploring Missouri Outddors

6pm- Camino 101: Intro to the Camino de Santiago

Sunday, April 23

9am- Get on your bikes and ride!

11am- Hiking and Backpacking the Ozark Trail

12pm- Gravel is for Everyone

1pm- An Insider’s look at St. louis county parks

2pm- Tips and Tricks from two thru hikers

3pm- Hiking and Camping with kids!

4pm- Finishing the MR340

Anticipated Demonstrations

Outfitting Your Fishing Kayak Like the Pros

Mountain Safety Research (MSR)

Rack It Up with Yakima

Spring 2023 MEGA - CANCELED DUE to SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST -- Join Us for the OTA's 49th Mega at Bass River Resort
2023-04-15 08:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00 | Bass’ River Resort, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
We’ll be working on the Courtois Section out of Bass River Resort in Steeleville, Mo.
We’ll be located in the Back Quiet camping area. When you come into Bass you will need to check in at the Bass front office to get your parking tag. Camping is provided for for you. If you bring a camper, RV or get a cabin you’ll be responsible for those fees.
You can begin arriving Friday afternoon and after you check in at Bass, there will be an OTA checkin on the upper porch at Bass until 9PM. You can also register at the OTA main canopy located at the camp site area on Saturday morning as well.
Saturday morning we’ll gather around the OTA truck to get the welcome and quick overview of the day’s work and activities. We hope to be able to start building the new Harmon Springs TH spur trail pending USFS permission.
We are still observing covid precautions so if you have symptoms or have been in a medial facility or been around anyone who has had symptoms .. please do not come.
The OTA will provide our traditional Saturday meal and you will be responsible for all other meals including your Saturday lunch.
Please bring a light day pack to carry your lunch and personal items needed while working on the trail. You’ll need at least 2 liter of water/fluids. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots, long pants and long sleeve shirt. Be prepared for changeable weather and bring extra layers.
We’ll send out email 1 week prior to the event with more details.
Thank You for coming out and giving back to the OTA.

Spring MEGA Prep
2023-04-14 08:00 - 17:00

June 3 - National Trails Day
2023-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
The OTA will be out celebrating National Trails Day with trail work, hiking and fun.
We will have a “Loppin – apalooza ” event where we’ll clear brush and overgrowth on the trail.
We’ll meet up at the OTA House in Potosi and head to the trail work locations from there.
We’ll send out more details out the week prior.
Stayed tuned — in the meantime — Get Out and Have an Adventure on the Ozark Trail.

April 21-23 -- Alpine Shop Spring Showcase '23
2023-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
Join us at Alpine shop in Kirkwood, for an all new event that combines the all-day programming and demos of our former Get Outside Expo and the used gear sales of our Spring Swap, the Spring Showcase will feature our first Al-Pint Night of the year, more than 18 hours of presentations, AND a boat and bike specific swap.
Friday, April 21

Al-Pint Night Sponsored by Schlafly Beer

Al-pint night for stream teams united

Saturday, April 22

10am- Exploring the Ozark National scenic riverways

11am- Shakedown with osprey packs

12pm- Discovering the ozark trail

1pm- All you need is a day off and an open road

2pm- AR101: Getting ready to tackle the castlewood 8 hour adventure race

3pm- Exploring the boundary Waters Canoe Area

4pm- earth’s Classroom: Your Local Outdoor education center

5pm- Protecting Clean Water While Exploring Missouri Outddors

6pm- Camino 101: Intro to the Camino de Santiago

Sunday, April 23

9am- Get on your bikes and ride!

11am- Hiking and Backpacking the Ozark Trail

12pm- Gravel is for Everyone

1pm- An Insider’s look at St. louis county parks

2pm- Tips and Tricks from two thru hikers

3pm- Hiking and Camping with kids!

4pm- Finishing the MR340

Anticipated Demonstrations

Outfitting Your Fishing Kayak Like the Pros

Mountain Safety Research (MSR)

Rack It Up with Yakima

Maintenance on the OT - location TBD
2023-04-07 08:00 - 2023-04-09 17:00

Outdoor Expo - Tower Grove Park 3/31-4/1
2023-03-31 09:00 - 2023-04-01 17:00 | Tower Grove Park
Let’s share the love of the Ozark Trail! The OTA will have a booth at the Terrain Magazine’s Outdoor Expo which is gonna be amazing! Volunteers are needed both days and if it is anything like last year all hands on deck! Friday, March 31 from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Let us know the times you are available and we will share more information as we receive it.
