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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Location: TYLER BEND CAMPGROUND on the beautiful Buffalo River Latitude 35° 59' 12.0001" N – Longitude 92° 45' 50.0000" W Days and Dates: Friday through Sunday, April 25 thru 27, 2025 No fee for tent only camping in the following group sites: G3, G4, G5...

The OHTA will be sponsoring four (4) work weekends during the Fall of 2025. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas along the trail in preparation for hiking season and trail runs/events that the OHT will be hosting. All four Base...

The OHTA will be sponsoring four (4) work weekends during the Fall of 2025. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas along the trail in preparation for hiking season and trail runs/events that the OHT will be hosting. All four Base...

The OHTA will be sponsoring four (4) work weekends during the Fall of 2025. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas along the trail in preparation for hiking season and trail runs/events that the OHT will be hosting. All four Base...

The OHTA will be sponsoring four (4) work weekends during the Fall of 2025. This will enable us to take care of some problem areas along the trail in preparation for hiking season and trail runs/events that the OHT will be hosting. All four Base...

Mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd if you’re interested in joining in on the celebration of OHTA’s 44th birthday at the Hare Mountain Hike-In. Access to Hare Mountain is possible by journeying east along the OHT from East Fly Gap...

Several years ago, Matney Camp was decommissioned by the Forest Service, and since then, time, neglect, and the elements have taken their toll on what was left of the camp. As some of you know, the camp itself is accessible by a spur trail and...