OHT Maintenance Basecamp #1 - Mulberry MTN Location: Mulberry Mountain Campground/Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14 Sunday, September 15 The OHTA will be sponsoring 4 work weekends during the Fall of 2024. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas, getting the trail ready for hiking season […]
Date: Saturday 9/28Time: 5:30 - 8:00pmPlace: Pack Rat Outdoor CenterCost: $5 (goes to OHTA), or in-person at event. Join us at Pack Rat Saturday, September 28 for an evening event supporting the Ozark Highlands Trail Association, sponsored by Osprey Packs! We’ll have live music, local beverages and food, and tons of Osprey gear being given […]
OHT Maintenance Basecamp #2 - Richland Creek Location: Richland Creek Campground in Richland Creek Recreation Area Friday, October 4 Saturday, October 5 Sunday, October 6 The OHTA will be sponsoring 4 work weekends during the Fall of 2024. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas, getting the trail ready for hiking […]
OHT Maintenance Basecamp #3 - Fifty-Six Location: Fifty-Six, Arkansas Cedarwoods Cabins The Great Oaks Cabins Friday, October 11 Saturday, October 12 Sunday, October 13 The OHTA will be sponsoring 4 work weekends during the Fall of 2024. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas, getting the trail ready for hiking season […]
OHT Maintenance Basecamp #4 - Norfork Location: Norfork Lake (exact campground to be determined) Saturday, October 19 Sunday, October 20 The OHTA will be sponsoring 4 work weekends during the Fall of 2024. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas, getting the trail ready for hiking season and trail runs/events that […]
On Saturday, October 26 we will have a work day on the OHT. There are a couple of areas that NEED to be cleared before the Hare Mtn 100 Trail Race. Most of this damage is in the Western part of the OHT. Between Morgan Field TH and Herrods Creek (mm44-45) there are many trees […]
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 […]
Join us at the region's premiere beer festival and experience a huge selection of craft breweries, live music, food trucks, vendors and frosty vibes! Frost Fest features the best craft breweries from across the Ozarks and beyond pouring samples and talking beer. Frost Fest is from 1-6pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Washington […]
On Saturday March 15, the OHTA will have a trail day to address 4 problem areas that we consistently get reports on. Most of this work involves improving the tread on the trail, especially side hilling (Pulaski work). There will be an “OHTA leader” for each of these excursions- The OHTA will provide all the […]
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2025 Where: Ozark Natural Science Center-Lake Fayetteville Campus This two-day course immerses participants in essential wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn't go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios […]
