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Protecting your trail since 1981

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The Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit all-volunteer organization that was founded in 1981 to build, maintain, and enjoy the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT). When complete, the OHT will stretch 320 miles across northern Arkansas from Lake Fort Smith State Park to Lake Norfork – where it will connect to the Ozark Trail in Missouri.

Every year, dozens of people contribute thousands of hours to building and maintaining the Ozark Highlands Trail! Our volunteers make generous contributions of their time and resources to help preserve the trail for the enjoyment of future generations.


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The Trail

Featured in National Geographic Magazine, The Guardian, and Backpacker Magazine, the OHT offers 270 miles of hiking and backpacking across the most rugged and scenic terrain in the region.

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The Organization

We are dedicated to building and maintaining the Ozark Highlands Trail as well as creating educational and interactive experiences that brings the trail to everyone.

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Make a Difference

There are many fun ways to get involved and support trail stewardship and outdoor recreation in the area. Our members, volunteers, and trail crews, all make a difference by contributing to the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.

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We’re all acquainted with the familiar white alu
We’re all acquainted with the familiar white aluminum trail markers but take note of the occasional painted on blaze as those were used during the early building and maintaining by Tim Ernst and his pioneering group of volunteers. They’ve become scarce as storms & age has taken toll on their existence. These 2 pictured are between mm 52 & Marinoni Scenic Area. #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #ohtasteponit #hikearkansas #arkansasbackpacking


Here's the view from Hare Mountain yesterday morni
Here's the view from Hare Mountain yesterday morning. On the way up, they suspected a bear had been flipping rocks and logs, looking for snacks. On the way back, they became certain. 🐻 (Prints were found between miles 36 and 37.) Trail report courtesy of Josh and Elizabeth Granderson. ✨ #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #ohta #ohtasteponit #arkansasbackpacking #hikearkansas


As summer is quickly approaching, be mindful of tr
As summer is quickly approaching, be mindful of trail conditions. Carry plenty of water out there, and protect yourself from the insects and creatures you could encounter. Any summer hikers out there? #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #ohtasteponit #arkansasbackpacking #hikearkansas


On this Memorial Day, we honor those brave, courag
On this Memorial Day, we honor those brave, courageous, and inspiring men and women who dedicated their lives to our nation. Their sacrifices are remembered. #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #memorialday #weremember


THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! 🌟 What a successful OHTA
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! 🌟 What a successful OHTA Adopt-A-Highway event today! #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #ohtasteponit #arkansasbackpacking #hikearkansas #volunteers #traillove #weloveourvolunteers


NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE: West Shores Lake Loop
Th
NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE: West Shores Lake Loop The USFS has closed the West Shores Lake Loop indefinitely until they can clear blown down trees after recent storm damage. The East Shores Lake Loop should be cleared for hikers before the weekend. #ozarkhighlandstrail #ozarkhighlandstrailassociation #trailclosure


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