Ozark highlands trail is one of the trail in johnson county, ar and can be found on the oark usgs topographic quad map. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. On november 9, there will be trail run across my adopted section of the ozark highlands trail oht, and it had been a while since i walked it. The national park service geographic resources program hosts an interactive trails map viewer. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. However, some of the maps are slightly outofdate, and some routes are approximate. Avenza maps discover hiking, recreation, topographic. My trailshigh quality trail and poi maps map gpsfiledepot. I didnt realize that id be adding to my list of positive hikerdog attributes more on that in a moment. He says he must also take care to keep the trail above 580 feet of elevation, where it will be safe. Ozark highlands trail professional trail guide, topo map.
Skip the trail descriptions and jump to the topo maps. The ozark highlands trail extends 165 miles from lake fort smith state park to woolum, a canoe launch point on the middle buffalo. 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. This 164mile trail stretches from lake fort smith to the buffalo river. I have set up a listserve that i will send a message when i update one of. Apr 17, 2018 as always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. The hikers guide, ozark highlands trail route, lower buffalo wilderness available at pack rat and the ohta web store has topo maps and gps waypoints for this route. Browse hiking trail maps, hunting units, and scout offroad camping trips. Through the supreme effort of the volunteers from the ozark highlands trail association, the first 100 miles or so of the oht were cleared by march giving us an open trail. Ozark highlands trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near, ar. There is a complete milebymile description of this 165mile trail, which has been rated as one of the topten hiking trails. If pitching a tent isnt your thing, you might want to plan your trip around white.
The forest service began cutting the trail, but when it faltered in 1981, ernst founded the ozark highland trail association to oversee the trails completion. I want to hike the ozark highlands trail oht end to end. Gps data, ozark highlands trail, summer 2004 thruhike. The department of natural resources has brochures with maps available for almost all of the sections of the ozark trail. To fill in the gaps and create uptodate maps, the ota traveled the entire length of the trail. Mar 23, 2020 map and download gps waypoints for 29 trails in arkansas click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the trails in arkansas in gpx format. Avenza maps is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your ios and android smartphone or tablet. Digital topo map dvd and paper map purchase of the ozark usgs topo quad at 1. Jan 10, 2014 the idea of this hike began with a recurring and nagging thought over a period of months. You will always find the latest uptodate maps here. Lake of the ozarks topo map in miller county, missouri. Ozark highlands trail guide this is the bible for oht hikers. Ozark county is covered by the following us topo map quadrants.
Map and location information for ozark highlands trail in arkansas. The ozark highlands trail oht is one of the most spectacular hiking trails in the united states. Use your devices builtin gps to track your location on any map. Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any trail in arkansas, view trails on usgs topo maps and aerial photos, and send the trails as waypoints or pois. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is accessible yearround. So far on the hike to stack rock homestead falls, the trail had dropped some, but was mostly on the level or low slope. Pa he tsi boat ramp temporarily closed lake of the ozarks.
Ozark topographic map in mo viewable online in jpg format as a free download. With the construction of the new lake fort smith section, the oht begins at the new fort smith state park visitor center oht01, n35. The volunteers from the ozark highlands trail association worked hard to clean up the mess, and the trail corridor is mostly clear, with the exception of the sylamore section. As for the dream of one day connecting the ozarks highland trail and the ozark trail to complete the transozarks trail, there is optimism it will one day happen, but major obstacles must be overcome. Includes a redemption code for one year of free hunt chip map updates and one year of free access to any single state on the onx hunt app. Ozark highlands trail nrt database national recreation trails. Trail of four winds temporarily closed lake of the ozarks state park. The ozark highlands trail showcases the outstanding beauty of the ozarks of northwest arkansas. This guide from prolific hiking author johnny molloy features tours of military battlefields, geological walks, and dips into caves, crags, mines, and other enchanting. Map and download gps waypoints for 29 trails in arkansas click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the trails in arkansas in gpx format.
View and download free usgs topographic maps of lake ozark, missouri. Nov 03, 2015 the full length of the trail is 165 miles an update from the ozark highlands trail association says it is 197 miles and growing starting at lake fort smith state park and running northeast to the buffalo national river. Much of the trail from the richland creek crossing to just past the old arnold cemetery is shared with equestrians and blazed both white and yellow. Anyone who is interested in visiting ozark trail trailhead can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up. He has organized trailbuilding crews, lobbied in washington d. Explore the best trails in ozark, arkansas on traillink. Because of schedules, i had to check it during the evening.
Ozark highlands trail maps west, east, and north maps perfect companions to the oht guidebook. Ozark highlands trail in johnson county ar oark area. Map and download 29 trails in arkansas to your gps maps. Anyone who is interested in visiting ozark highlands trail can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Lake ozark fire protection district station 1 headquarters. Ozark trail trailhead topo map, oregon county mo greer area. Plants and mountain silhouetted against milky way and starry night sky. The latitude and longitude coordinates of ozark trail trailhead are 36. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. This crosscountry route in northwest arkansas stretches 165 miles from lake fort smith state park, across the ozark national forest, to the buffalo national river. Free downloadable topo maps of the ozark highlands trail oht. He has great outdoor skills and hes a strong hiker. Over the course of one day, the elevation may change several thousand feet as it climbs to the top of.
Ozark trail trailhead is displayed on the greer usgs quad topo map. When completed, the proposed ozark county trail section will connect the ozark trail in missouri and the ozark highlands trail in arkansas. Ozark highlands trail hiking trail near fort smith. This guide from prolific hiking author johnny molloy features tours of military battlefields, geological walks, and dips into caves, crags, mines, and other enchanting spots throughout the ozarks and along the ozark highlands trail. Once on top, you will start to see some of the damage from the january 2009 ice storm. I have set up a listserve that i will send a message when i update one of my maps and a description of the changes. Two existing trails will connect in ozark county to form 700mile trail. Apr 21, 2008 50 of the most scenic and spectacular walks and hikes in the ozark mountain range. Our end point for this hike will be the ozone trailhead, mile 85.
Trek length, including resupply and trailhead access. It offers a variety of diverse landscapes representing various topographic, vegetative, pastoral, historic, human and animal life communities that are typically found. Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any trail in arkansas, view trails on usgs topo maps and. With more than 17 ozark trails covering 70 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the hamestring creek trail or greg smith river trail. If doing a thru resupply might be an issue, as there are few places close to the trail to either buy supplies or pick up a mail drop.
Plot and record information about locations, import and export placemarks, measure distance and. Onxmaps hunt maps overview private land ownership names and property boundaries so you. The foreword was written by former senator dale bumpers. Down the trail, it starts to zigzag down into the dry creek valley and gets steeper. Plan trips and record gps tracks for free, with the best outdoor app. To create uptodate ozark trail maps, we traveled the entire length of the trail with gps receivers to create accurate maps of the entire ozark trail. I planned to hike it alone but when hiking buddy bob mentioned that he would like to join me i was pleased. Lake of the ozarks is covered by the lake ozark, mo us topo map quadrant. Missouri headwaters state park trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near missouri river headwaters state park, mt. Onxmaps hunt maps overview private land ownership names and property boundaries so you can. Ozark highlands trail maps, ozark mountains, arkansas. The ozark highlands trail roams 218 miles 351 km through parts of seven counties in northwest arkansas. Use the onx hunt app to transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful fielduse gps with no cell service required. The full length of the trail is 165 miles an update from the ozark highlands trail association says it is 197 miles and growing starting at lake fort smith state park and running northeast to the buffalo national river.
I dont know how i got here but i just want to see the topo maps. The east map covers ozone campground to woolum ford miles 86 to 164. Starting at lake fort smith state park on arkansas 71, the trail crosses the forest to woolum near the buffalo national river. Plus a map and complete description of the newest section of the oht the sylamore section, a 31mile stretch that was constructed in early 2003. Sep 12, 2015 the ozark highlands trail extends 165 miles from lake fort smith state park to woolum, a canoe launch point on the middle buffalo. The installer will uninstall the older version and replace it with the new one. The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of the ozark mountains, like the hurricane creek wilderness. Load it into your computer using you gps mapping software and split it to meet the capacity. Map and download 29 trails in arkansas to your gps maps of all. This map shows the area east of the two maps above. Buy a membership to download maps, including topos, aerial imagery, publicprivate land ownership, and national geographic. I had hiked most of the trail in pieces and random order but never in sequence from beginning to end. Ozark highlands trail is a 165mile hiking trail that crosses the ozark national forest and is recognized as one of the most scenic trails in the united states. Map and download 29 trails in arkansas to your gps maps of.
Gps data, ozark highlands trail, summer 2004 thruhike a garmin geko 201 handheld gps was used to collect a variety of location waypoints and trail routes. Oct 01, 2010 ozark highlands trail guide paperback october 1, 2010 by tim ernst author. The ozark highlands trail association ohta is a 501c3 nonprofit allvolunteer organization that was founded in 1981 to build, maintain, and enjoy the ozark highlands trail oht. When you pull into the parking lot you will see a big colorful ozark highlands trail sign to the left of the. The book has eight maps and elevation profiles, nine mileage logs, information on campgrounds, trailhead parking areas, hunting and fishing, scenic spots. The trail passes through some of the most remote and scenic portions of the ozark mountains, like the hurricane creek wilderness area. The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick. Feb 12, 2016 ozark highlands trail maps, ozark mountains, arkansas. You can pretty much camp wherever you want along the trail, and there are 18 public campgrounds along the trail, if you prefer less primitive camping conditions source. The latitude and longitude coordinates of ozark highlands trail are 35. It stretches from lake fort smith state park, across the ozark national forest, to the buffalo national river. Over the course of one day, the elevation may change several thousand feet as it climbs to the top of a mountain, along a ridge, and back down to a creek. Ozark highlands trail is displayed on the oark usgs quad topo map. Feel free to post comments, questions or your experiences and pictures here.
The ozark highlands trail is one of 1600 railtrails supported by railstotrails conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. In missouri, at least 70 miles of the 100mile corridor along the meramec river from mcdonald county to st. Ozark highlands trail topo map, johnson county ar oark area. It used to be said that the ozark highlands trail oht was 165 miles long, stretching from lake fort smith state park to woolum ford on the buffalo river. Hiking trail maps, hunting units, 4x4 offroad app gaia gps. It is one of the premier longdistance hiking trails in the southern united states. National historic trail al, ar, ga, il, ky, mo, nc, ok, tn.