The 3 “F’s” Maintenance Event
Ozark Trail Association Office 406 West High Street, Potosi, MissouriTired of football, food and family? Time to hit the OT and enjoy the Forest by doing some maintenance to […]
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Somewhere out there…heading to Udahl
Join us as we return to Udahl to continue with the monumental journey of connecting the Ozark Trail and the […]
Last Day Hike – On Your Own
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesFinish out 2020 with a walk in the woods....pick a favorite place along the Ozark Trail and enjoy with family. […]
First Day Hike of 2021-On Your Own
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesLet's begin the New Year with a hike in the woods along the Ozark Trail or anywhere you choose! You have over 430+ miles to explore with so many wonderful views, vistas and more!
South to the Border – Udall
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkWe are returning to Norfolk Lake at Udall to continue construction of new trail. Gathering at the Udall campground, all […]
Ground Hog Day…over and over
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesLet's get back on the OT to do some more of the same....leaf blowing, lopping, sawing and putting up more […]
OTA Annual Board Meeting (Date Change)
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe 1st quarter OTA Board meeting will be held by Zoom meeting. This meeting will include discussion of committees, financials, […]
OTA Trivia Night…virtual?
ZoomNot sure how we'll navigate this night but let's make it another Trivia Night to remember....somehow in person or virtual. […]
Super Bowl Sunday-Out there…
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesSuper Bowl Sunday means a Super Day on the Ozark Trail giving everyone enough time to get home and watch […]
CANCELLED – Heartfelt Day on the OT
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesOle' Man Winter is bringing it on so stay warm this weekend! Bring along your sweetheart for a day of […]
CANCELLED – Ladies, its’ Your Day!
Current River State Park Hwy 19, Salem, MOA day for us ladies! We'll be looking at a weekend of camping and doing maintenance on the Ozark Trail […]
CANCELLED -Heading South to Udall –
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkOle' Man Winter got his licks in but it looks like warmer temps are melting the snow so we are […]
Annual OTA Members’ Meeting
Online link will be sent prior to meetingWe’ll hold our first Annual Members’ Meeting on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3PM CST. Members wishing to attend this […]
CANCELLED – On the Ozark Trail – Middle Fork section
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesLet's get this party started as we "March into Spring" with a maintenance event on the Middle Fork section. It […]
“Luck of the Irish” at Winona extended week
Winona USFS Facility Winona, MOJoin us for some "Lucky" days working on the Ozark Trail. This will be a multi day event for volunteers […]
Soothe the Karkaghne Beast – Sutton Bluff
Sutton Bluff Campground 7378 County Rd 849, Centerville, MOOh yes Spring will be in full color...we hope as we head to "Soothe the Karkaghne Beast"! Where: We'll be […]
CANCELLED: Blind Date on the OT…
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesNOTE: We have canceled the event due to heavy rain in the forecast. Due to the long hikes for the […]
April Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
CLOSED-MEGA Prep at Council Bluff – All hands on deck!
Council Bluff Lake CampgroundUPDATE: Changed in plans as we will be prepping areas of the loop trail to work on. Volunteers are still […]
CLOSED – Spring MEGA – Heading to Council Bluff Lake
Council Bluff Lake CampgroundNOTE: We have reached capacity with the event. Even though you may not have been able to sign up there […]
OTA Quarterly Board Meeting 4/24, 9 am
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe 2nd Quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via ZOOM for all Board members, OTA members and the general […]
Spring Time down at Udall – Construction
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkHeading south to see the Spring Wild flowers and build more trail!
Cancelled – Wappapello…Here We Come!
Ozark Trail MO, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. THANKYOU FOR VOLUNTEERING. WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT TIME. Let's head down to […]
John Burroughs HS @Council Bluff Lake
Council Bluff Lake CampgroundCome one, come all! We will be hosting students from the John Burroughs HS in St. Louis as they are […]
May Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
OT-OHT Continue the Momentum@Udall
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkWe are returning to Udall to continue the work of joining two EPIC trails to create one day, a 700 mile trail from the Mississippi River to the Arkansas/Oklahoma border!
Maintenance Day on the OT -TBD
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesIt's going to be a beautiful weekend . so we have decided to let everyone celebrate Memorial Day and have […]
Celebrate Natl. Trails Day @ Current River SP
Current River State Park Hwy 19, Salem, MOCome one, come all! Lets' celebrate trails...especially the Ozark Trail and all it has to offer.
Winona Work Days in June
Winona USFS Facility Winona, MOTime to put some time on the lower sections of the OT with opportunities in June.
Ozark Trail Association Quarterly Board Meeting – August 7. 2021 @ 9AM
ZoomThe 3rd Quarter meeting of the Board will be held via ZOOM for all Board members, OTA members and the […]
August Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
Aug 17-20 – Prep for 3-L-M Race
We'll be working on the Courtois Section from Onondaga Cave State Park Trail Head down to the Berryman Campground and […]
3-Legged Monster Race Support
Bass’ River Resort 204 Butts Road, Steelville, MO, United StatesWe are so excited to present the first annual 3-Legged Monster Race and we need your help! This race will […]
Aug 27-29 – OT-OHT Udall Build
We'll be heading back down south to kick off the fall build season with a OT-OHT build weekend out of […]
September 4th — Labor Day on the OT
We'll be out on the OT doing some OT maintenance. It will be up north out of the OTA house […]
Sept 10 – OT Challenge Hike and Float Prep at Round Springs
We'll be down on Thursday evening setting up ad then Friday doing prep work. Friday evening registration and setup your […]
2021 OT Hike and Float Challenge
Round Spring Campground
Eminence, MO, United States
The OT Hike and Float Challenge is not just a great time, it’s our largest fundraiser. Now in its fifth […]
Sept 17-19 OTA Trail Skills College
The OTA and Back Country Horsemen of Missouri are again hosting a Trail Skills College at Brushy Creek. This is […]
Sept 22-24 50/100 One Eyed Dog MTB Race Prep
We'll be out on the OT doing some OT maintenance. It will be up north out of the OTA house. […]
10/01-03/2021 OT-OHT Build Udall – Canceled due to Weather
Join us for our second fall build to connect the OT to the OHT. We'll continue building the connection between […]
Oct 1-3 Gateway Outdoor Expo
Join Us at this years Expo at the America's Center. The biggest and best yet!! We can use volunteers to […]
Oct 8 – OTA Fall Mega Prep – Bass Resort
We'll be doing prep for the Fall Mega. We'll be working on flagging tread work areas and trail clearing on […]
October Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
Devil’s Toll Hike and Run Race
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, MOTo participate in the race, register here: https://www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=82626 The Devil’s Toll Race is a 13-mile dual discipline event across one […]
Oct 18-24 – Whoopin it Up in Winona extended work week
Join the OTA for the annual Fall extravaganza in Winona. Stay a day or the whole week. We start each […]
Oct 27-29 – OT100 Endurance Run Prep
We'll be out all over the 100 miles of the OT clearing, weed eating and leaf blowing the trail for […]
Oct 29-31 – OT100 Endurance Run
We''ll need volunteers to help man Aid Stations. There will be at least 2 OTA sponsored aid stations where volunteers […]
11/05-06 Southern Comfort at Norfolk Lake – OT-OHT Build
Here we go again -- enjoying the fall season building the connection between Missouri and Arkansas. We will again base […]
2021 Bass Pro Marathon Weekend Expo
Come on out visit the OTA both and learn al about what we are doing on the Ozark Trail. Our […]
November Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomYou are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the volunteers who run the Ozark Trail Association. Join Zoom Meeting […]
Potosi-Johnson Shutins State PArk — Americorp Week Nov 15-20
Due to recent storm damage -- we are shifting this event to Johnson Shutins State Park. The OTA and Americorps […]
OTA Quarterly Board Meeting
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe Quarterly OTA Board of Directors meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday, November 20 from 9 am to […]
Nov 27-28 3 F’s Maintenance
We'll be out kicking off the holiday season with some fresh air and trail dust. Stay tuned as we will […]
Dec 3-5 OT-OHT Build
Here we go again -- One more OT-OHT outing to end the 2021 season building the connection between Missouri and […]
CANCELLED Taum Sauk – Week with Americorps- Dec 6-11
The OTA and Americorps crews will be teaming up on Taum Sauk to work on GAOA Tread Rehab and clearing […]
Last Day Hike – Out on the Ozark Trail Photo Contest
Celebrate the last day of 2021 by getting out on the Ozark Trail...anywhere! Here is your chance to win a sweet prize by signing up and then posting a picture of where you are on the Ozark Trail.
Dec 11 Winter in The Woods Middle Fork
Hwy DD/32 Trail head Hwy DD/32, Belleview, MO, United StatesOh my the Forest is calling! Time to head out and enjoy another day working on the Ozark Trail with some maintenance and more. We will be meeting at the Hwy DD/32 trailhead at 8:30 am an from there head out to the section we will be working.
Cancelled – December Monthly Business Meeting
ZoomNo meeting this month. Happy Holidays!
Dec 18 Full Moon Holiday Maintenance
Last event of 2021. We will again be out doing Trail work related to GAOA tread rehab. We May even […]
“Capping off” with Santa’s Elves at the Alpine Shop
Alpine Shop 440 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO, United StatesSanta has delivered some awesome Ozark Trail swag so we're "capping off" the year with a limited edition OTA hat and beanie. Santa's Elves, aka OTA Volunteers will be at the Alpine Shop in Kirkwood Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 6 pm! Come get those last minute stocking stuffers for those hard to buy loved ones!
Fri 12/31/21 – Last Day Hike Event – Where Ever You Are
Round Spring Campground Eminence, MO, United StatesGet Out and do a last hike of the year -- If you are in the mood to go a […]
Sa Jan 1 2022 – First Day Hike Event – Where Ever You Are
Get Out and do a first hike of the year -- If you are in the mood to go a […]
Mon Jan 4-13/22 – AmeriCorp 10 day OT Work – Potosi
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesIf you have a day or 2 to spare -- the OTA and Americorp will be working on the Ozark […]
Fri-Sun 01/14-16/2022-OT- OHT Trail Build – In Udall, Mo –
Udall Campground on Lake NorforkDue to logistics issues -- contact Terry Hawn for details. thawn@prodigy.net Join us for the first OT-OHT Connection build […]
OTA Board Meeting – ZOOM
Ozark Trail Association 406 W High Street, Potosi, MO, United StatesThe first quarter OTA Board meeting will be held via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, via ZOOM, please […]
Jan 25-29 – GAOA Trail Rehab on the Courtois
Come out for a day or all week as we perform tread rehab n the Courtois and Trace Creek sections […]
Sun 01/31/-2/10/22 OT Maint — Winona – CANCELD DUE TO WEATHER
HEADS UP THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Covid has raised its ugly head and we have […]
Fri -Sun 02/11-13/ 2022 – USFS Sawyer Certification
We have tentatively scheduled a new USFS sawyer certification class. Details on the event will be posted as soon as […]
Feb 10 – Thursday — BiAnnual OTC Meeting – Virtual
We will be holding the first OTC meeting of 2022. It will be virtual due to Covid. All who signup […]
Feb 11-13 – OT-OHT Connection Build in Udall, Mo
We are heading south to build more trail out of Udall. This being in February, we are at the mercy […]