Ozark Trail Association

April 9-12, 2026 -- OTA Spring Mega at Greer Springs Campground -- Extending the 11 Pt TH Spur
2025-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Greer Sprngs Campground
April 9-12, 2026 — OTA Spring Mega at Greer Springs Campground — Extending the 11 Pt TH Spur

Join us at Greer Springs Campground as we continue working on the 11Pt TH extension out to Banner Rd ( Cty Rd 430)
There will be tent camping at several multi-tent campsites available. We will have the traditional bonfire over in the day-use area along with the Saturday evening cookout.

The OTA will provide all necessary tools and safety equipment.

April 18, 2026 -- OTA and Cooperative TrailBuild at Ofallon, Park
2025-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | O’Fallon Park Rec Complex – St. Louis, 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63115
April 18, 2026 — OTA and Cooperative Trail Build at O’Fallon, Park
Open to all volunteers .. join the OTA along with the Sierra Club, City of St. Louis Parks dept, Openspace and other groups
as we continue to complete the trail system started in 2025.
We’ll meetup in the O’Fallon YMCA parking lot. at 8:30 am.
Bring sturdy hiking shoes/boot, long pants and long sleeve shirt. Pack a lunch and at least 2 liters of water.
The OTA will supply all equipment and safety gear for volunteers.

Join Our Trail Crew Leader on the Ozark Trail!
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2025-12-24 16:00, 2025-12-29 08:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-16 16:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 2026-01-23 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. *Must be a USFS certified sawyer to operate a chainsaw with OTA.
📝 Want to help? Bring your gloves, water, lunch, and trail spirit—Devin will provide the tools and guidance. Since locations vary, registrants will be contacted with information on where to meet for the work day.
Together, we can keep the Ozark Trail wild and wonderful. See you on the trail!

Dc 31, 2025 -- Last Day Hike
2025-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Dec 31, 2025 — Last Day Hike wherever you can get out to.

Jan 1, 2026 -- First Day Hike -- Start the year off on the Right then the Left Foot
2026-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail, MO, United States
Jan 1, 2026 — First Day Hike — Start the year off on the Right then the Left Foot

Jan 5-9, 2026 -- 5 Day Americorp Crew in Potosi -
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-09 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
Jan 5-9, 2026 — 5 Day Americorp Crew in Potosi –

The crew will be working GAOA related tread rehab on the northern sections of the OT
The Courtois and Trace Creek sections will be the focus
This work is weather dependent so work sites could change if the weather causes issues.

Jan 13, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The OTA will hold a monthly business meeting via Zoom conferencing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. These meetings are open to interested volunteers and individuals. Register here to receive a Zoom invitation link prior to the meeting.

Jan 17, 2026 - OTA Annual Board Meeting
2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Annual meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors will take place via Zoom conferencing on Saturday, January 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
The basic agenda for this meeting will include.

The election of Board members
The election of Officers
A review of the year’s business activities, and a discussion on corporate operations for the upcoming year
The transaction of any other business that may be appropriately addressed.

Jan 24, 2026 -- Stomp Your Feet on the Trail - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Ozark Outdoors
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CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
The event is simply going to be so cold and possibly heavy snow
That no amount of foot stomping will keep you warm and travel .. especially from the south
will be dangerous
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Jan 24, 2026 — Stomp Your Feet on the Trail
We can meet up at the Ozark Outdoor entry at 9:00 am and car pool or just drive up to the Conservation area entrance on Scotia Rd
then go the work site access point.
We’ll be performing Tread rehab on the Courtois Section around MM 2.5 just south of Scotia Rd.
It’s winter — so come prepared with layered clothing, cold weather hat, gloves, coat and hiking shoes or boots
Bing a day pack with a lunch, at least 2 liters of water and if you bring tea, or cocoa etc — we’ll have a stove and
can boil up some water or soup if it gets cold enough.
We’ll have tools, gloves, and safety equipment for everyone. we’ll also provide a first aid kit.

Jan 29, 2026 - Construction and Maintenance Committee Meeting
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
On January 29, the OTA Construction and Maintenance Committee is holding its first committee meeting in a while, and it is open to any interested volunteer. Did you know that the OTA’s trained Crew Leaders are officially members of the committee? The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7:00pm. There is much to discuss, including vacant roles that need volunteers. If you are interested in attending, please register here, and an invitation link will be sent to you ahead of the meeting.

Feb 2-9, 2026 -- Americorp GAOA Tread Rehab at Peck Ranch
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-02-09 17:00 | Peck Ranch
Feb 2-9, 2026 — Americorp Tread Rehab at Peck Ranch
We’ll be based out of Peck Ranch and performing GAOA Tread Rehab on the southern sections
of the OT mostly on the 11 PT and Between the Rivers with some work on the northern Blair Creek section
Areas of focus will be 11 Pt — MM 25-3 – 26 and MM 9.5, Between the Rivers MM 7-8, MM 25.5 and Blair Creek MM 1.5-2

Feb 21, 2026 - OTA Trivia Night at the Affton Elks Lodge
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Affton Elks, 6330 Heege Road, MO, 63123
Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night benefiting the Ozark Trail Association! Join us for a fun evening of trivia, prizes, and community while supporting the care and maintenance of the Ozark Trail.
Saturday, February 21 – Doors open at 6:00 PM
Affton Elks Lodge 6330 Heege Rd, Affton, MO

$20 per person
$160 for a table of 8

Enjoy free soft drinks, a cash bar (please, no outside alcohol), and chances to win big with a 50/50 raffle, auction, and additional raffle items. All proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association, supporting trail maintenance, stewardship, and volunteer efforts across Missouri.
To reserve a table, email admin@ozarktrail.com
.Gather your team and come out for a great night in support of Missouri’s Ozark Trail!

2026 Annual Members' Meeting
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Please join us for our annual Members' Meeting!
You'll learn about what is going on in the OTA from your Officers and Committee Chairs.
This will be a webinar with the opportunity to submit questions during the call.
Sign up now, we'll send you a Zoom link closer to the day of the event.

Feb 26-3/1, 2026 - OTA Volunteers at Current River State Park
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 | Current River State Park, Hwy 19, Salem, MO
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We have reached capacity at CRSP
If can camp outside — you can contact Terry at ( thawn@prodigy.net) and you
will be registered manually)
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Feb 26-3/1, 2026 – OTA Volunteers at Current River State Park
We’ve been away too long .. we’ll be working on the Ozark Trail on trails on the Upper Current River,
Round Springs, Echo Bluff and CRSP.
You can arrive any time Friday. Our Saturday workday will start at 8:30 am. Sat for travel to the work site access points.
We’ll be staying at the Current River State Park housing facility. This is an iconic location which we haven’t been able to utilize for some time. There are several beds, full kitchen and bathrooms with plenty of space outside for several tents and a small-medium size camper.
The OTA will supply a dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
If you have special dietary needs please let us know so we can accommodate you.
Bring lunch fixins for Saturday and at least 2 liters of water.
Please bring clothing for changeable weather, layers, sturdy hiking shoes / boots.
The OTA supplies all tools and safety gear ( gloves, helmets and safety glasses.)

Feb 26, 2026 - Construction and Maintenance Committee Meeting
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The OTA Construction and Maintenance Committee is holding its monthly committee meeting, and it is open to any interested volunteer. Did you know that the OTA’s trained Crew Leaders are officially members of the committee? The meeting will be held via Zoom at 7:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please register here, and an invitation link will be sent to you ahead of the meeting.

Mar 2-9 - 8 Day OTA - Americorps Event out of Potosi, MO
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-09 17:00 | MO
Mar 2-9 – 8 Day OTA – Americorps Event out of Potosi, MO
– The crew will be completing GAOA tread restoration and trail clearing projects
* no beds are available this week, but volunteers are welcome to help out for the day or camp in the yard

Mar 10, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The OTA will hold a monthly business meeting via Zoom conferencing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. These meetings are open to interested volunteers and individuals. Register here to receive a Zoom invitation link prior to the meeting.

Mar 14-22, 2026 - OTA Hosting the American Hiking Society Spring Break Service Week at Peck Ranch
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Peck Ranch
Mar 14-22, 2026 – OTA Hosting the American Hiking Society Spring Break Service Week at Peck Ranch
We will be hosting a dozen students from Tarlton University ( Texas) doing trail, build, maintenance and other enrichment
activities at Peck.
Weather permitting we will host a hike n float on the current River midweek.
We’ll have backup facilities at he Ranger House in Winona.

Mar 26-31, 2026 - OTA Spring Whoopin It Up in Winona
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
Mar 26-31, 2026 – OTA Spring Whoopin It Up in Winona
Welcome to Spring 2026 doing maintenance on the OT
We’ll assemble every work day at 8:15 and head out to the work sites by 8:30am.
Volunteers can arrive on Thursday. We’ll be working Friday thru Tuesday doing tread work and general trail maintenance.
Bring weather appropriate clothing. Be prepared to dress in layers. Bring sturdy hiking shoes / boots.
Bring fixings for lunch and is you have special dietary needs let us know.
The OTA will provide a Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Mar 26, 2026 - Construction & Maintenance Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Mar 30-April 6, 2026 -- OA - Americorp at Peck Ranch
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00 | Peck Ranch
Mar 30-April 6, 2026 — OA – Americorp at Peck Ranch
The OTA and Americorp working on the southern sections of the OT performing GAOA Tread rehab and
general trail maintenance

April 10-12, 2026 OTA Spring Mega at Greer Springs Campground
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Greer Sprngs Campground
April 10-12, 2026 OTA Spring Mega at Greer Springs Campground
We’ll continue building out the new spur TH for the western section of the 11 Pt towards
Banner Rd ( CTY RD 430).
We’ll have a similar setup at the Greer Springs Campground as last fall. Volunteers can begin arriving anytime Friday
We’ll have several group campsites reserved to be shared by volunteers. There will be camper sites available on a first come
first serve using the on site honor vault.
We’ll gather in the Day Use parking lot near the OTA Cook trailer setup at 8:15 am Saturday morning to carpool and get the pep talk.
The OTA will provide the traditional Saturday night cookout for everyone

April 10-April 14 Sierra Club Spring Maint 2026 -- Blair Creek Section
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MO, 63656
This event was originally planned as a joint effort with the Sierra Club. Due to a scheduling change on their end, they have moved their event to April 10–14 and will now be hosting the trail maintenance outing at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park.
Unfortunately, this overlaps with our Spring Mega at Greer Campground scheduled for April 10-12, and we hope many volunteers will join us there for a weekend of trail work, camping, and community.
If you are still interested in helping with trail maintenance in the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry, the Sierra Club will be completing brush clearing and trail marking along a 15-mile stretch mostly on the Ozark Trail during their event. Volunteers can participate for one or multiple days. Lodging will be available at the seasonal facility close to the trailhead near the concession store, and a $10/day food donation is requested.
To learn more or register for their outing, visit:https://www.sierraclub.org/missouri/eastern-missouri/outings

April 13-17, 2026 -- OTA and Americorp 4-day crew our Potosi doing GAOA Tread Rehab
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
April 13-17, 2026 — OTA and Americorp 4-day crew our Potosi doing GAOA Tread Rehab

Apr 14, 2026 - Monthly Business Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The OTA will hold a monthly business meeting via Zoom conferencing on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm. These meetings are open to interested volunteers and individuals. Register here to receive a Zoom invitation link prior to the meeting.

April 18, 2026 O'Fallon Park Cooperative Trail Build
2026-04-18 | O’Fallon Park Rec Complex – St. Louis, 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63115
April 18, 2026 O’Fallon Park Cooperative Trail Build — Start time at the YMCA O’Fallon Park Rec Complex parking lot is 8:45 am.
The OTA will be teaming up with other organizations such as the Sierra Club, Open Space STL and the City of St. Louis Forestry Division to work on additional new trails in O’Fallon Park just behind the YMCA O’Fallon Park Rec Complex.
The OTA will supply all tools and volunteer safety equipment and tools. We’ll also have cold drinks and snacks available for volunteers.
Volunteers should wear long pants, shirts and sturdy hiking shoes/boots. Bring at least 2 liters of water.

April 25th, 2026 - Adopt-A-Trail Meetup at Berryman Campground
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 | Berryman Campground, 11237 County Rd 207, Berryman, MO, 65565, United States
Adopt-A-Trail Meetup at Berryman Campground
April 25th 2026 – 8:00am
This event is focused on connecting new and veteran trail adopters. Come out and meet your fellow adopters for a day of trail work on the Courtois and Trace Creek sections. Optional free camping is available Friday and Saturday nights at Berryman Campground. There will be a simple dinner spread on Saturday evening.
We’ll circle up at 8:00am on Saturday morning to make final plans for trail work. We’ll be pairing off in two vehicle groups to self shuttle various adopter segments in the area. Work will involve the typical activities of a trail adopter outing: removing deadfall, cutting back vegetation, weed eating, leaf blowing, etcetera. We will not be doing any tread work this weekend.
Attendance from folks who adopt on the Courtois & Trace Creek sections will be key to covering mileage. Your knowledge of the area will allow us to split into smaller groups covering more ground. Please bring whatever gear you currently go out with: gloves, handsaw, loppers, weedeater, blower, chainsaw (only if USFS certified), etc. I will also have some tools on hand for any who need them.
Any and all are welcome! You do not need to be an adopter or current OTA member to attend. This is a great opportunity to get out and learn more about the Ozark Trail and the Adopt-A-Trail program.
