Hare Mountain Hike-In

Hare Mountain Hike-In

Location: Hare Mountain

Saturday November 2
Sunday November 3

What’s so special about those two days? Well, the 2nd and 3rd of November are when the celebration extraordinaire of OHTA’s 43rd birthday will take place atop Hare Mountain! Remember, this is not a catered event, so be sure to bring whatever gourmet dish you choose to create for the potluck feast on Saturday evening. Also, this is not an RSVP thing because there is room galore up there for your luxury tent suite. And if you do not want to haul water up the trail to the top, there is an old water well near where we’ll be camping. Of course, if you choose that source for your drinking pleasure, don’t forget to bring some means of purification with you—you’ll be glad you did!

If you want to be a part of 2024’s special occasion, there are multiple locations from which to start your hike. However, the spot closest to where everyone will camp on Hare Mountain is the Hare Mountain/Morgan Field Trailhead (can be located on the Ozark Highlands Trail—West map available in OHTA’s online store). From there it is a mere 1.7 mile hike to the top.

In addition, presentations will be made for the winner of the Maintainer of the Year Award, Dawna Robinson Member of the Year Award, and the Trail Ranger Award (a lifetime achievement award).

Come one, come all. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce someone who is new to hiking to the spectacular beauty of the Ozark mountains and the unparalleled experience of primitive camping.