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Anyone here ever taken 3 weeks off and hiked the Ozark Highland Trail?
Posted on 5/11/15 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 5/11/15 at 7:02 pm
Ozark Highland Trail
I'm thinking about doing this and the John Muir
Who's done it? Was it worth it?
I'm thinking about doing this and the John Muir
Who's done it? Was it worth it?
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Posted on 5/11/15 at 7:11 pm to Old Sarge
Yes, on shrooms, we called it senior trip.
Posted on 5/11/15 at 7:15 pm to Old Sarge
I did it in 2 weeks 
Posted on 5/11/15 at 7:55 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Mind telling me more? What time of year? Would you do it again at that time of year or pick another? Which end did you start at? Would you do it that fast again or would you slow it down?
What other long hikes have you done?
What other long hikes have you done?
This post was edited on 5/11/15 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 5/11/15 at 8:32 pm to Old Sarge
Never done that one but I have hiked all around there
You will see some really cool shite
You will see some really cool shite
Posted on 5/12/15 at 10:10 am to Porker Face
I have walked part of the trail but nowhere near all of it. I would advise spring or early fall to hike it. The foliage turning is gorgeous but it can get fairly cold in the hill country so bring the right gear. Hiking is fairly popular up here so you'll run into other hikers on the trail to keep you company.
While not as hot as most of the South the Ozarks get plenty warm during the summer and things have a nasty tendency to turn brown. In the winter its often damp and chilly, and once again things have a nasty tendency to turn brown. The scenery is gorgeous up here so make sure you catch it at a time of year when it is at its best.
While not as hot as most of the South the Ozarks get plenty warm during the summer and things have a nasty tendency to turn brown. In the winter its often damp and chilly, and once again things have a nasty tendency to turn brown. The scenery is gorgeous up here so make sure you catch it at a time of year when it is at its best.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 11:37 am to Old Sarge
I hiked a section in the richland wilderness area. We were scouting a creek though so we didn't exactly stay married to the path. It looks like a fun hike I wanted to do it this year at some point.
Go either now basically or wait till early fall. Summer and Winter hiking out there would be really rough as it'll either be super hot or super cold and it's pretty remote out there.
Go either now basically or wait till early fall. Summer and Winter hiking out there would be really rough as it'll either be super hot or super cold and it's pretty remote out there.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 12:26 pm to oklahogjr
You need to already be on it, summer is not e time to do it. Although I see no problem with going in winter? Our winters are pretty weak here.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 12:38 pm to j1897
Yeah. Anytime but summer. Winter isn't bad, and leaf off will actually offer you some nice views that you don't get in the other seasons.
Summer is just... ugh. Bugs are insane. Hot as hell in a tent at night. Poison ivy like crazy. Mosquitos. Humid. Did I mention hot? Especially at night. In a tent.
When I was younger I used to plow ahead in the summer with my camping and it didn't bother me. Now... if I'm outside in the summer, I'm on a body of water.
Summer is just... ugh. Bugs are insane. Hot as hell in a tent at night. Poison ivy like crazy. Mosquitos. Humid. Did I mention hot? Especially at night. In a tent.
When I was younger I used to plow ahead in the summer with my camping and it didn't bother me. Now... if I'm outside in the summer, I'm on a body of water.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 2:16 pm to Old Sarge
I think it would be nice right now, but by the time you're finished in June it will be hot and humid. Looks like there are several good swimming holes up there, though.
Summer excursions in the Ozarks are best on the lakes and rivers.
Summer excursions in the Ozarks are best on the lakes and rivers.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 4:45 pm to Old Sarge
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Which end did you start at
I think I would go west to east.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:17 am to Person of interest
I've done it.
Best time is in the fall hands down. Late SEP/October. My Favorite section is 23 to hare mountain. It's absolutely gorgeous when the trees are changing. I've done NUMEROUS bro trips and I've also done lots of hiking on the Muir and PRT in California.
If you're doing anything in the summer, do the BRT so you're near the water. But I'd advise against this as the bugs, poison ivy and heat are pretty baffling.
Best time is in the fall hands down. Late SEP/October. My Favorite section is 23 to hare mountain. It's absolutely gorgeous when the trees are changing. I've done NUMEROUS bro trips and I've also done lots of hiking on the Muir and PRT in California.
If you're doing anything in the summer, do the BRT so you're near the water. But I'd advise against this as the bugs, poison ivy and heat are pretty baffling.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:45 am to STLhog
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I've also done lots of hiking on the Muir and PRT in California.
I'm jealous
Have you done the Ozark Trail in Missouri?
What about ticks in the fall on the OHT?
Posted on 5/13/15 at 1:02 pm to Old Sarge
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Have you done the Ozark Trail in Missouri?
What about ticks in the fall on the OHT?
Not yet, All my gear is still out in California. It's on my list.
Ticks usually aren't too bad towards OCT/NOV. You'll def get them in late SEP and it can still be pretty hot.
Late Oct/Nov is pretty much money season. It usually doesn't get that cold in November. The last few thanksgivings in NWA have been pretty balmy honestly.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:52 pm to Old Sarge
I have been to the Ozarks on the Missouri side and it was the most beautiful place I have seen in the red part of the US.
Sounds like a fun trip Sarge.
Sounds like a fun trip Sarge.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 11:01 pm to STLhog
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Ticks
Get 2 flea and tick dog collars and tighten around pants legs. You're welcome.
Eta: Also keeps chiggers off
This post was edited on 5/14/15 at 1:49 am
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