Ozark Trail Association

2023 Annual Board of Directors Meeting
2023-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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

Apr 8 -- Maint on the OT North-- TBA
2023-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | 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

Ozark Trail Association Monthly Business Meeting - January
2023-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association.

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Wed Jan 4-10 - Americorp 7-day crew in Potosi
2023-01-04 08:00 - 2023-01-10 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 will be working out of the OTA House in Potosi.
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.

January 1, 2023 - First Day Hike
2023-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
It’s a weekend– Make it a memorable one with a First Day Hike on the Ozark Trail.

December 31, 2022 - End of Year Hike
2022-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
what a way to end the year

Tues Jan 17-20, 2023- Americorp 4-day crew - Potosi
2022-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be working out of the OTA House 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

Fri-Th 03/17-22/2023 - “Luck of the Irish” at Winona – working Current River, BTR and Eleven Point
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Our Annual Spring Fling in Winona doing all things trail — weed eating, brush cutting, tree clearing and tread rehab all along the southern sections of the Ozark Trail.
We’ll be staying at the Winona USFS housing.

Sa 03/04/2023 - Maint OT - North
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be working out of the OTA House in Potosi.
We’ll do a variety of task all around the GAOA Deferred Maintenance program.

Sa 02/25/2023- Maint on the OT
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be working out of the OTA House in Potosi.
We’ll be doing tread rehab on the Courtois, Trace Creek or Middle Fork.
Be prepared for changeable weather, wear sturdy hiking shoes/boots, wear long sleeve shirt and long pants.
Bring a lunch, at least 2 liters of water and incidentals for the day.
The OTA supplies tools, PPE and work gloves for those who need them

Fri -Sun 02/17-19, 2023 - OT-OHT Build - UDALL
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be adding to the OT-OKT-OHT conections again this weekend weather permitting.
Logistics Details will be emailed to those who signup

Su 02/05/2023- Super Bowl Sunday – Maint on the OT
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll have day on the Trail out of the OTA House in Potosi.
Meetup at 8:30 am and back no later than 4 pm.
We’ll be doing tread rehab on the Courtos, Trace Creek or MIddlefork.

Fri-Sun 01/20-22, 2023 - OT-OHT Trail Build – In Udall, Mo
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be building more trail for the OT-OKT-OHT connection.
Event details will be emailed to those who signup.

Tues Jan 17-20, 2023 - Americorp 4-day crew - Potosi
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be working out of the OTA House in Potosi, Mo.
We’ll be doing a variety of tasks all focused around the GAOA Deferred maintenance activity under contract to the USFS.
All work will be performed on the Courtois, Trace Creek and Middle Fork Sections.
We’ll meet each day prepared to go out at 8:15am returning to the OTA House no later than 4 pm.

December 10, 2022 - Canceled -- Replaced by Americorp in Winona week
2022-12-10 02:00 - 11:00 | MO
Canceled — We’ll be in Winona Dec 4-Dec14 with Americorp — see the separate event for more info
Getting close to Christmas and the year is allmost done ..
But we’re get a bit more work in before ST. Nick gets here.
We’ll post some more details as we get closer to December

Fri-Th 03/17-22 - “Luck of the Irish” at Winona – working Current River, BTR and Eleven Point
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be doing GAOA tread rehab on the southern sections of the OT – Blair Creek, Current River, Between the Rivers, 11 Point and Norfork.
We’ll be staying at the USFS Winona facilities.
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.

Fri-Sun 03/17-03/19 - St. Pattie's Day OT-OHT Udall Build
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
We’ll be building more trail on the OT-OKT-OHT connection.
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 changeable.
More details 3 weeks before the event will be emailed to all who sign up.

Th 03/02 - OT Council Meeting – Zoom
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Join us for the OT Council meeting
Details to be posted after the first of the year

Sa 02/25 - Maint on the OT - OTA House in Potosi
2022-12-08 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.

Fri -Sun 02/17-19 - OT-OHT Build - UDALL
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Join us for continued work on the OT-OKT-OHT connection.
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.
Detailed logistics will be provided 3 weeks before the event

Su 02/05 - Super Bowl Sunday – Maint on the OT
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
More to follow — we’ll be doing trail work out of the OTA house in Potosi

Americorp Week in Winona -- Dec 4-14, 2022
2022-12-04 12:00 - 2022-12-14 12:00 | Winona USFS Facility, Winona, MO
We’re with Americorp in Winona, MO — Dec 4-14, 2022.
You are welcome to join us in Winona as we do tree clearing and lots of GAOA tread rehab.
We have limited bed space inside and of course there’s allways camping on the grounds.

December 02-04, 2022 - It's Almost Christmas -- OT-OHT Build Udall -
2022-12-02 02:00 - 2022-12-04 11:00 | MO
Let’s end the build season with a bang! Last month we had 50 volunteers !!

Maybe we could another 50 Volunteers to end the year by crushing some trail building.
More details as we get to November.

November 26-27, 2022 - The 3 “F”s maintenance event
2022-11-26 02:00 - 2022-11-27 11:00 | Ozark Trail Association Office, 406 West High Street, Potosi, Missouri, 63664
We’ll be out and about doing some GAO touch up on the trail.
We’ll be working on the Marble Creek Section lopping, weed eating and clearing stray trees.
If you have questions or suggestions use this event contact facility and address it to
Terry Hawn
OTA Const and Maint Coordinator

Celebrating National Trails Day
2022-11-14 20:06 | MO
Come help us celebrate an amazing 17 years as the Ozark Trail Association. This will be a day to relax and share the newly opened
Current River Spur Trail with family and friends. This is also a National Trails Day event for Current River SP, Echo Bluff SP and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Activities for the day will include maintenance on the trails, hiking, tours of the historic buildings at Current River SP and a chance to wander around the area. The OTA will offer a complimentary BBQ lunch. The park is planning a campfire in the evening.
Agenda – NOTE: Subject to change.
8:30 am Hike on new trail built by the OTA
Participate in a self-shuttle float on the Current River.
*Note in your sign-up if you want to float.
10:30 am Guided tours of the grounds and historic buildings
11:30 am Guided hike on Park Trails
12:30 pm BBQ Lunch
1:30 pm Enjoy the park on your own.
5:00 pm Pot luck dinner at the lodge. Bring something to share!
Sunset Campfire provided by the Park

OTA Board Meeting 2nd quarter
2022-11-14 20:06 | MO

Saving Daylight Time...maintenance style!
2022-11-14 20:06 | MO
We’ll be celebrating the springing forward of gaining and extra hour of daylight! Join us as we put some TLC on the Ozark Trail somewhere on the 400+ miles. More details will be made closer to the event…..stay tuned!

Spring MEGA at Bass River Resort - Save the Date!
2022-11-14 20:06 | MO
Save the date as we’ll be heading back to our favorite place to be to gather for working on the Ozark Trail, Bass River Resort just outside of Steeleville Missouri. Check back for more details including camping, fellowship, fun, food and or course a kicker of a raffle before a blazing bonfire and music under a star filled sky!
