Apr 8 -- Maint on the OT North-- TBA
2023-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
We’ll be working on the OT up north out of the OTA office in Potosi, Mo
We’ll be heading out each day by 8:15 am. We’ll try and be back to the OTA house no later than 4pm each day. We’ll be focused on GAOA deferred maintenance which will include tread rehab on the Courtois, Trace Creek and MiddleFork sections.
Be prepared for changeable winter weather. Wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots, log sleeve shirt and long pants. Bring a lunch any snacks you may need and at least 2 liters of water.
We’re still being covid cautious so if you have symptoms, been around anyone who had symptoms or in any medical facility where covid symptomatic patients may have been… please don’t come out. We’ll save you a spot on the next outing.
More info will be sent via email to those who signup a few days before the event.
Thank You for giving back to the Ozark Trail

Americorp 4-day Crew - Potosi
2023-01-17 08:00 - 2023-01-20 17:00 | MO

OT - OHT trail build - CANCELED
2023-01-20 08:00 - 2023-01-22 17:00 | MO
The build event has been canceled — see you in February.

2023 Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2023-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
You are invited to attend the Annual meeting of the Ozark Trail Association Board of Directors on Saturday, January 21, 2021.
The purpose of the meeting will be 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
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.

Mon Jan 23-Feb 2- Americorp 10-day crew -- in Winona
2023-01-23 08:00 - 2023-02-02 17:00 | MO
We’ll be doing GAOA tread rehab on the southern sections of the OT – Current River, Between the Rivers, 11 Point and Norfork.
We are still being covid/flu/rsv aware so if you have symptoms, have been around anyone who has had symptoms or been in any facility where others were symptomatic … please do not come out — we’ll save a spot for you on the next outing.
We will be doing heavy trail work so be sure to have sturdy work / hiking shoes/boots and dress appropriately for the weather — as it will likely be cold.
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We are still being covid/flu/rsv aware so if you have symptoms, have been around anyone who has had symptoms or been in any facility where others were symptomatic … please do not come out — we’ll save a spot for you on the next outing.
We will be doing heavy trail work so be sure to have sturdy work / hiking shoes/boots and dress appropriately for the weather — as it will likely be cold.
We be at different locations each day to be determined by weather conditions.

OTA @ Jefferson City - Capitol Day
2023-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | MO

Super Bowl Sunday - Maintenance on the OT
2023-02-05 08:30 - 17:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll be based out of the OTA house in Potosi, MO (406 W High Street). Actual work location TBD but we will likely be working on the Courtois section near Snapps Branch which is a couple miles north of the Hazel Creek Campground.
We’ll plan to leave from the OTA house at 8:30.

OTA Trivia Night -- Revived Feb 11,2023
2023-02-11 16:30 - 22:00 | Affton Elks, 6330 Heege Road, MO, 63123
February 11, 2023 — OTA TriviA Night is finally back!!!
Join the OTA at the
Affton Elks Lodge No. 2635
6330 Heege Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123-2652
Just south of the Mackenze RD and Heege Intersection

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Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - February - Moved to Wed
2023-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Meeting has been moved to Wednesday night
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
Registration is not needed to attend.
Topic: Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92216037029?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 922 1603 7029
Passcode: [REDACTED]

OT - OHT trail build - CANCELED
2023-02-17 08:00 - 2023-02-19 17:00 | MO

Maintenance on the OT
2023-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | MO

Sa 03/04 - Maint OT - North Out of the OTA house in Potosi
2023-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be doing GAOA tread rehab on the northern sections of the OT – Courtois, Trace Creek and the Middle Fork.
We are still being covid/flu/rsv aware so if you have symptoms, have been around anyone who has had symptoms or been in any facility where others were symptomatic … please do not come out — we’ll save a spot for you on the next outing.
We will be doing heavy trail work so be sure to have sturdy work / hiking shoes/boots and dress appropriately for the weather — as it will likely be cold.
We be at different locations each day to be determined by weather conditions.

OTA 20th Anniversary Celebration Workday
2023-03-11 08:30 - 15:00 | Bass’ River Resort – Stephan’s Riverside Event Center, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
HERE IT IS! The OTA’s 20th anniversary celebration!
Sign up above to join us for a trail maintenance event on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Plan to meet us at 8:30AM at the Stephan’s Riverside Event Center at Bass’ River Resort (https://bassresort.com/ 204 Butts Rd, Steelville, MO 65565) for a day buffing the trail you love, before joining us at our 20th anniversary dinner celebration later that evening.
We’ll work on the trail until 3PM or so, and then clean up for our dinner at Stephan’s Riverside Event Center at Bass Resort.
NOTE: If you plan to join us for our evening dinner celebration, you must purchase tickets at OTA 20th Anniversary Dinner Tickets
More information can be found at OTA 20th Anniversary Celebration

OTA 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
2023-03-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Bass’ River Resort – Stephan’s Riverside Event Center, 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, 65565, United States
Purchase tickets now and join us for dinner, music and great company at our 20th anniversary celebration!
Our celebration dinner will be held at Bass’ River Resort near Steeleville, MO (https://www.bassresort.com/) in the Stephan’s Event Center.
The event will start at 5PM, following an optional day of trail maintenance (to register for the work day, use this link: OTA 20th Anniversary Workday).
Tickets are $25 per person 18 years or older, $15 for youth 5 years to 18 years, and children under 5 years old are free. Use the “Tickets” box on this page to purchase tickets.
More information can be found at OTA 20th Anniversary Celebration ‎
See you there!

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - March
2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.
Registration is not needed to attend.
Topic: Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92216037029?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 922 1603 7029
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Luck of the Irish week @ Winona
2023-03-17 08:00 - 2023-03-22 17:00 | MO
We’ll be working Current River, BTR and Eleven Point sections

OH - OHT Udall Build
2023-03-25 08:00 - 2023-03-26 17:00 | MO

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.

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

April 21-23 -- Alpine Shop Spring Showcase '23
2023-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
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

June 3 - National Trails Day
2023-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
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.

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

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.

April 21-23, 2023 -- Alpine Shop Spring Showcase '23: April 21-23
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 | MO
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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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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