I saw her for everything she was, and that’s what you get with any thru-hike, a very intimate acquaintance. The road (FR1205) is affected but the status of the trail is currently unknown. If the, Tyler Bend (Collier Homestead): 35.9754,-92.7654, Spring Creek Road: 36.0286, -92.5798 (don’t confuse with the Spring Creek trail head in the Sylamore area), AR-14 (Dillard’s Ferry): 36.0652, -92.5783, Jackson Ridge (LBW) access: approximately 36.0977,-92.5223, Log Wagon Gap (LBW) access: approximately 36.0681,-92.4834. I have completed the Ouachita trail but bailed on the Ozark Highlands trail (because of hazardous water crossings). Your email address will not be published. The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) is one of the premier, long-distance hiking trails in the United States. It passes through some of the highest, most rugged, and scenic parts of the Ozarks. Accurate and detailed reports save our sawyers time and are much appreciated. << does v6 have more? This trip was one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Our hiking guides are perfect for a day-hike, section-hike, or thru-hike. All of these issues are standard with any trail, it’s impossible to keep something that large perfectly maintained one-hundred percent of the time, but in order to keep our schedule we were walking forty-six hours a day in the dark. May 26 update: USFS announced that sites will begin reopening. Hodges says the path through Ozark County will eventually serve as a keystone piece of trail connecting Missouriâs Ozark Trail to the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas, creating a 700-mile trail, dubbed the Trans-Ozark Trail, reaching all the way from St. Louis to Lake Fort Smith, Arkansas. In the mean time, be prepared to detour. The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) is one of the premier, long-distance hiking trails in the United States. Spring Creek: 36.05301,-92.44501 (Sylamore area – don’t confuse with Spring Creek Road trail head above). The short time I was on the OHT (70ish miles) I didn't see many either. The 6th edition uses the new mile marker locations. Each page will be 1:24,000 scale if printed on 11×17 paper. We’re here to encourage you to see the world, chase adventure, live fearlessly, and embrace “the in-between.”. A lifetime of beauty in 11 days!! The path is marked with white, rectangular pieces of metal called blazes. Dehydration is easy to come by and can hit you before you know it, the lack of water makes you sluggish and prone to injury. Ozark Highlands Trail, Summer 2004 Thru-hike From dawn on Monday, 28Jun04, until 8am on Wednesday, 7Jul04, I solo backpacked the Ozark Highlands Trail. The OHTA recalculated the locations for mile markers and replaced all of them between April ’16 and August ’17. "Located in the middle-South, it is well-known for its winter hiking opportunities when many other trails are impassable,â according to the Ozark Highlands Trail ⦠4.5 days is an absolutely incredible feat! Trails Appalachian Trail Pacific Crest Trail Continental Divide Trail Long Trail Colorado Trail. If you come across larger trees or limbs across the trail and can do so, please take the time to stop and pull them off the trail. The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 164 mile (260 km) journey from Lake Fort Smith to the Buffalo River at Woolum. There is no report of damage to the trail itself but this could affect access to the trail near mile 21. You don’t always climb a mountain for the sake of the climb, but rather to stand on top to prove that you can. So we changed the schedule, accepted that fact that we’d have to carry extra water, relied on some luck and the expedition pressed on. He cycles quite a bit and is in great shape but he’d never done anything like this before. A blog about adventure, life, travel, and finding your place in the world. Mile markers are a 12″ piece of carsonite post oriented horizontally and attached to a tree near eye level and facing the trail. Dylan had troubles of his own. I knew he was going to have a difficult time but figured if he could keep his head strong, then he could accomplish it. If you’re confused, lost, wandering, skeptical, adventurous; keep reading, there are lots of us out there. Each page will be 1:24,000 scale if printed on 11×17 paper. Feel free to post comments, questions or ⦠Skip the trail descriptions and jump to the topo maps. The real challenge is balancing the two and realizing you can’t have one without the other. An Interview with Soon-to-Be World Traveler and Southeast Asia Backpacker: Naomi Tate. State Parks: The west end of the OHT in Lake Fort Smith State Park is open. Knowing that we can push our bodies to their physical limits and then push them even farther. I had been planning and preparing for this trip for months. NEW: The entire trail is now on Google Earth. The more people we talk to, the more we realize that everyone feels this way and that this feeling might never go away. The answer is no. If you prefer maps that you can use on a mobile device or print yourself, download this 6-page PDF. There is a complete mile-by-mile description of this 164-mile trail, which has been rated as one of the Top-Ten hiking trails in the United States. White Rock Mountain, Little Mulberry Creek, Haw Creek Falls, Ozone Camp, Salt Fork and Potato Knob are some of the intriguing places on the route. We placed our trust in the goodness of others and drank the entire jug! This is south of the landslide of 10 years ago and north of the Keefe Falls area. About 270 miles of the OHT have been built with 50 miles to do across the Lower Buffalo Wilderness and 3 gaps near Lake Norfork. The more information you provide the better the results. The major segments of the OHT are (from west to east): You can get trail alerts by subscribing to our RSS feed. The West map covers the area from Lake Fort Smith east to the Ozone Campground (miles 0 to 86). The most exhausting, grueling, and wearisome aspect of this brand of adventure is the mental perseverance it takes to complete such a daunting task. Our three-part topographic Backcountry Maps, Thru-Hiker Series, covers it in dramatic detail from the highest, rugged ridges in ⦠Keep that in mind when looking at older maps, books, trail reports, etc. Previous Next. Season: Spring through fall. The longest continuous piece is 207 miles in the Boston Mountains and Buffalo River areas. in abundance. The pine forests and birch groves give way to spectacular waterfalls and unbelievable rock formations. From completing something as extraordinary as this, you learn that your mind is stronger than your body will ever be, and from this knowledge, you look at every situation with a different attitude. That is actually an equestrian trail. For the hiker, a great way to explore the Ozarks is on the Ozark Highland Trail, often rated one of the top 10 trails in America by hiking experts. USFS details. The trail is located almost entirely on public land that is open to seasonal hunting. Spring Creek (mile 0) 36.05301,-92.44501 (don’t confuse with the Spring Creek Rd trail head in the Buffalo River area), Moccasin Springs (mile 9) 36.02983,-92.35291, Cripple Turkey (mile 14.4) 36.05655, -92.31844 (this is also the west end of the North Sylamore Creek Trail), Brush Creek (mile 18.1) 36.10046,-92.32681, Matney Knob (mile 31.6) 36.21423,-92.30819, Dam: trail head @ 36.25725, -92.24115 with day-use parking @ 36.25645, -92.24052, Lake Road / Briarcliff: approximately 36.2739,-92.2638, Tracy Park: trail crossing @ 36.29850, -92.27125, parking @ 36.29910, -92.26894, Panther Bay: 36.37832, -92.24935 (there may be a day-use fee here), Bidwell Point Rec Area: approximately 36.3877, -92.2434. One crisp night, bedded down in a small clearing, we looked up and saw an unbelievable display of stars. Besides his feet, his knee started acting up on the downhills and his legs were really feeling it. Required fields are marked *. Typically you’d cross several running creeks a day but we hadn’t seen much rain that month and everywhere we stopped was either dry or stagnate. Most of the leaves had fallen, covering the forest floor and occasionally we’d come to huge blowdowns we’d have to climb around, then search for the trail on the other side. Sometimes blazes were missing, some far apart, making it difficult to find the way. We’re in that ‘in-between’ stage of life: we’re not really sure what’s next. This shaded relief, 1:37,500 scale topographic map is up to date with scenic area icons, road names and numbers, and features 50 ft contour intervals, UTM 1,000 meter labeled grid lines, interpretive and map use information and more, all presented on rugged, waterproof stock folded to 4 3/8 x 9 3/8. I’d just hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and I knew what it took to walk fifteen to eighteen hours a day, day after day. From the first day I could feel my knee slowly start complaining. Hiking onto a ridge, we were greeted with a beautiful sunrise shining through the fog and trees. With some planning and advanced route-planning, some hikers have connected the Ouachita Trail with the ~170-mile long Ozark Highlands Trail to create a longer thru-hike. Wearing blaze orange visible from front and back is a wise precaution. Just e-mail our Maintenance Coordinator. Our Ozark Highlands Trail guide helps you navigate the length of the 164-mile trail. Ozark Highlands Trail . Ozark Highlands Trail is one of the longest hikes in the Midwest, extending for about 165 miles. When complete, the OHT will run about 320 miles across northern Arkansas with the west end at Lake Fort Smith and the east end at the Missouri border north of Lake Norfork where it will someday connect to the Ozark Trail near Tecumseh MO. We met exactly one backpacker over those two days, but he was a special encounter. What trail or mountain is next on your list to conquer?? Norfork, AR 72658. It helps the OHTA and land managers to know the number of people using a section, and it gives search and rescue crews a clue where to find you if the unexpected happens. If you prefer maps that you can use on a mobile device or print yourself, download this 16-map set (maps 1-8, maps 9-16). As you hike along you can help out a great deal by simply kicking off downed limbs and loose rocks on the trail. The elevation wasn't terrible, but ⦠Published on: Nov 21st, 2020 Ozark Highlands Trail's 2020 OHT Thru-Hike We got started this morning around 6:45-7 from the Lake Fort Smith trailhead. It wasn’t worth the grueling pain or mental burden that comes with thru-hiking the trail at the pace we had. Please report trees across the trail that you cannot step over by describing the situation, the mile marker number of the next marker you come to and the date you saw it. The OHT generally parallels scenic Arkansas Highway 341, also known as Push Mountain Road. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Crossing creeks, climbing mountains, and traversing ridges, the trail winds through some of Arkansas’ most remote wilderness. My planning did not account for long dry stretches. The campground at Blanchard Springs closes if there’s any hint of heavy rain in the forecast. Even the new 2019 edition of this map is incorrect. It coexists with part of the Buffalo River Trail here so is commonly called the BRT/OHT. Sure, hiking can be physically demanding but if you don’t have the head and the heart to endure everything the trail is going to throw at you, then she will eat your lunch. Tales of the Trail: Thru-Hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail A thru-hike of any trail presents many challenges that most are unaware of. Located in the middle-South, it is well-known for its winter hiking opportunities when many other trails are impassable. USFS: Many campgrounds and Recreation Areas are closed or have reduced services. Download the most popular smartphone app for thruhikers! Tim Ernst’s Ozark Highlands Trail Guide contains some information for the area between the Woolum ford and Tyler Bend. May 14 2020: The USFS has reported another landslide east of the Richland Creek Wilderness. I need to be challenged so that I can find out who I truly am and what I am truly capable of. I had to make frequent stops, stretch it out and continue limping. Ken Smith’s Buffalo River Handbook is the definitive source of information for the river, trails, and surrounding area. Lick Branch (mile 55.1): 35.71000, -93.66157, Arbaugh Road (mile 69.9): 35.75765,-93.52795, Ozone Campground (mile 84.7): 35.672979,-93.450776, Fort Douglas, aka Big Piney Creek (mile 103.8): 35.677945,-93.238073, Fairview Campground (mile 123.8): 35.73875, -93.09376, Richland Creek Campground (mile 143.2): 35.7964,-92.9303, Woolum ford (mile 164): Parking at 35.971941,-92.886213, Woolum ford: Parking at 35.97194,-92.88621. Having trouble finding water was the last thing I thought about before we hit the trail and it quickly became my biggest concerns. 25 talking about this. States: Illinois. The greatest moment on the trail came when the light from our headlamps reflected off a bright, yellow sign that read “Woolum,” signifying the end of our long, hard-fought battle. Between the beautiful waterfalls and natural springs, this hike offers shady walk at an intermediate level of hiking to be enjoyed over a 10-12 day backpacking trip Ozark Highlands Trail's 2020 OHT Thru-Hike. Either way, we ate it and felt wonderful. >>. A thru-hike of any trail presents many challenges that most are unaware of. Fall through Spring are the peak seasons for this trail. Iâm pleased to share an inspiring accounting of an Ozark Highlands Trail thru-hike. His longest hiking trip was a forty mile section of the Continental Divide Trail and he’d never gone more than fifteen miles in a day. This 164-mile segment between Lake Fort Smith and the Buffalo River, completed in 1989, was once regarded as the whole trail. Hi y'all Since this is my first thru hike I am leaning on some advice given on not hitting the trail at full speed the first few days and to work into the big miles. Location: Arizona, Utah. Before I left for the trail, my roommate Dylan decided he wanted to join me. Call the visitor information center at 870-757-2211 if that might impact your plans. And that’s okay. The Hiker’s 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. I started to worry that we wouldn’t find a good water source and that completing the hike would be impossible. But the most taxing challenge of all was keeping our spirits up. Knowing that we have the mental fortitude to bite down, pick up our packs, and take just one more step. The first realization that this would be more difficult than expected came when we tried to find water. Fall through Spring are the peak seasons for this trail. Ozark Highlands Trail is a 156.7 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Winslow, Arkansas that features a lake and is rated as moderate. This 136-page guide has information on scenic spots, historical features, campgrounds, shuttle services, a complete history of the trail and a monthly weather guide. The trail is blazed with 2″x6″ white markers oriented vertically and typically nailed to a tree near eye level. Watch carefully for areas where shared trail splits so you don’t miss a turn (or take one you shouldn’t). Honestly, I thought it would be a cake walk. An old timer was making trail name tags with wood alphabet beads for hikers. It was extremely demanding, in many ways, but before I get into my hike I would like to shine some light on the trail. Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) The OHT is a 285-mile National Recreation Trail that stretches across one of Arkansasâ most scenic regions, the Ozark Plateau. I looked at my watch; 6:08 p.m. As I said before, we were attempting an unsupported speed record and time meant everything. For the most part the OHT is well maintained and adequately marked thanks to a group of volunteers known as the Ozark Highlands Trail Association. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ouachita as I only saw people during 3 of the 17 days I was on trail. These shaded relief, 1:35,000 scale topographic maps are up to date with correct mile marker labels and locations, scenic area icons, road names and numbers, and feature 50 ft contour intervals, UTM 1,000 meter labeled grid lines, interpretive and map use information and more, all presented on rugged, waterproof stock folded to 4 3/8 x 9 3/8. Things seem easier and goals become more attainable. I saw her smooth and well blazed, I saw her rough and overgrown. I welcome the hardships that I face with open arms because without them, I wouldn’t grow as a person. All together we looked like a wreck, hobbling along through the woods. Another factor I hadn’t planned for was the trail condition. Cherry Bend (mile 35.3): Park at 35.743316,-93.811553. Also, the map shows a part of the BRT on the north side of the river from US-65 to Gilbert. ... My first encounter with UGM tabs was many years ago on a thru hike. NoBo Start: Nov 20th Entries; Distance; Info; OHT Day 1 Nov 20, 2020 Nov 20th, 2020. We like to be outside, we like to travel, we like to run, and we like to make sure our dog gets to do it all with us. Hiker-only trail is blazed white, equestrian trail is blazed yellow. Hayduke Trail, 812 Miles. At that point, we had traveled one-hundred and sixty-five miles in four days, thirteen hours, and fifty-three minutes. But we did. Thru-hiking season: March to May, September ⦠As Sir Edmund Hillary once said, “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”. The first 5 miles or so just get you around the lake then you start some light climbing towards the East. It stretches across the broad, rocky spine of Ozark National Forest from Lake Ft. Smith State Park to the banks of the Buffalo River. Hiker-dog and I were out for an overnighter from Cherry Bend to Lick Branch. It’s not actually complete, with at least one reroute to construct, but it is very hikeable. Besides the awesome scenery, there were small moments that lifted our spirits. Eastbound vs Westbound The Ouachita Trail is traditionally a west-to-east hike, though it can be hiked in either direction. We had beat the previous known time by seven days! We were trying to navigate all these obstacle with just the beam from our headlamps, and it was easy to get lost. By the end of the second day it was locking up and refusing to cooperate. Sometimes knowing that I could be at home in bed watching Russian YouTube videos instead of slugging through the wilderness made it near impossible to take another step. May 28 2020: White Rock Mtn Road (FR1003) is closed between Ragtown Rd (FR1509) and Potato Knob Rd (FR1510) due to a landslide. Tim Ernst’s Ozark Highlands Trail Guide contains information for this segment. At any moment we could have quit and gone home. A limited reopening of the parks begins May 6th. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. The National Park Service does not permit dogs on trails within its boundary. USFS will be working to repair and stabilize the road and hillside while OHTA crews will assess the trail condition and carry out any repairs/reroutes necessary. $19.99 all guides 4 ⦠Buffalo National River: May 29 update: The situation returns to near-normal with overnight stays now permitted in both campgrounds and in backcountry areas. If you prefer maps that you can use on a mobile device or print yourself, download this 4-page PDF. Trip description: Thru hike of the OHT Thanksgiving week, expecting night lows in the 30s. Dylan is an avid hiker, he has been through Colorado, the Smokey Mountains, and all over Arkansas; including some sections of the OHT. I had given it a good beating on my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and it hadn’t quite healed. The trail runs 165 miles, from Lake Ft. Smith to the Woolum Campground on the Buffalo River. I set out, not to simply hike the distance of the OHT but to set the unsupported speed record. The visitor centers remain closed. I was running ten miles at a stretch, four times a week and I’d just done an endurance challenge where I ran nearly fifty continuous miles in nine and a half hours. The OHTA web store has a map that covers the Richland Valley east through the Sylamore area (miles 164 to 253). I saw her in dark and in light, I saw her hot and cold, dry and wet. A canoe provider for the Eleven Point Scenic Riverway. But you know what is worth it? So why did we put ourselves through four and a half days of hell? There are no water faucets along the trail so you have to rely on Mother Nature to provide. I thought it a relatively short distance, over gradually sloped mountains, and I was not prepared for the obstacles that were to come my way. See below. If you’ve got it all figured out, well, find something else to read. Through 165 miles of ridgelines, deep forest, meandering rivers, waterfalls, and wilderness, the Ozark Highlands Trail is one of this country's premier backpacking routes. Being cold, wet, hungry, hurt, and exhausted and knowing we had miles and miles to cover before we could rest, made it difficult to push forward. NEW 6th EDITION includes all-new milepost locations and milepoints along the OHT, plus GPS coordinates for all trailheads and most road and stream crossings.. OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL GUIDE This is the bible for OHT hikers. In the mean time, here’s a large-scale overview of the lake area so you can at least get some idea of where the trails are. November 19, 2020 Nov 19th, 2020. The first night I had us camping eight miles from any potential water source and that wasn’t going to work. At the top of Hare Mountain we saw an amazing view of the Ozarks, low lying clouds resting in the valleys. So far, it might seem like the entire hike was a complete and miserable suck fest…and it kind of was. We assumed someone had left it for hikers because that section of the trail was particularly dry. On day three we came across a jug of water sitting beside the trail. 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. Half of them were trail maintainers. Beating the record was wonderful but it offered only bragging rights. Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) Sylamore Section is a 32 mile linear thru-trail, a link in the 800-mile Trans Ozark Trail, under construction and 80% complete. Knowing that we can withstand the pain and suffering all day, then wake up, and do it again. I did both in spring. I wanted to hike this thing, without assistance, faster than anyone had ever hiked it before. Welcome to the Ozark Highlands Trail Fan Page. Hike Ratings Guidelines & Liability Waiver, Even the new 2019 edition of this map is incorrect, limited reopening of the parks begins May 6th, map that covers the Richland Valley east through the Sylamore area, Copyright © 2020 Ozark Highlands Trail Association - All Rights Reserved | Customized by, Lake Ft Smith (mile 0): 35.694624, -94.11849, White Rock Mountain (mile 17.4): Parking area at 35.68953, -93.95447. The area is between mile 140.8 and 141.5. The folks at Richard's Canoe have been shuttling Ozark Trail hikers for years and they know the trailheads well. The idea of this hike began with a recurring and nagging thought over a period of months⦠âI want to hike the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) end to end.â I had hiked most of the trail in pieces and random order but never in sequence from beginning to end. My thru-hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) was no exception. Trails Illustrated map #233 shows the area from about mile 154 of the Boston Mountains segment east to the Sylamore area but none of the “new” trail – between US-65 and AR-14 – is shown. At one of the hardest sections of the trail we found a few cans of food, either left intentionally for us or by a previous hiker who’d decided to lighten their load. Dogs, where permitted at all, need to be leashed. Tim Ernst’s Ozark Highlands Trail Guide has long been the definitive source of information for this segment. ... hikers from Nob Hill, explore the trail on ⦠They are responsible for building and maintaining the trail and do a wonderful job with the resources they have, however, there were sections that needed attention (We started at the beginning of their maintenance season so by the time Spring rolls around the obstacles we encountered will be cleaned up). River to River Trail. The news and alerts feeds from the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest can also be useful, providing information about controlled burns, campground closures, etc. OHT-adjacent areas affected include Haw Creek, Ozone, Redding, Richland Creek, Shores Lake, and White Rock Mountain. 13912 Hwy 5 South. Knowing that we can do it. Maps for the Boston Mountains section are available from our store. A proper map of the area is in the works. But there were great moments too. Jackson moves so quickly, especially when he’s on a mission! That is not the BRT. Tue - Sat, 10am - 5:30pm Closed Sun & Mon (870) 726-4845 Ozark Highlands Trail. Duration: 1-2 weeks. His feet were a breeding ground for blisters and I still don’t think his pinkie toe looks human. Please sign in (and out) at trail head register boxes on the cards or in the notebook provided. The Ozark Highlands Trail is a 164-mile, long distance point-to-point hiking trail running through Arkansasâs Ozark Mountains. The trail is full of ups and downs, both literally and metaphorically. He added one to ⦠Congratulations. Likewise for washouts and landslides. Each page will be 1:24,000 scale if printed on 11×17 paper. This 43-mile segment follows the Buffalo River from near the mouth of Richland Creek to the Dillard’s Ferry area at AR-14. A second edition was published December ’18. Including a 15 mile section of the Buffalo River Trail needed to get to a trailhead with vehicle access, a little over 170 miles were covered in a little over 9 days. While the trail is long, it is well worth the magical forest setting that you become immersed throughout the trip. 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. When it all boils down, I attempted to set the unsupported speed record of the Ozark Highlands Trail because I had to see if I could do it. Was the record worth the agony? Located in the middle-South, it is well-known for its winter hiking opportunities when many other trails are impassable. Sep 8 2020-Oct 2020: Falling Water Road (FR 1205) – south of the Richland Creek Wilderness – will be closed during the week but open and accessible on the weekends. Join me as I thru-hike the magnificent 165 mile Ozark Highlands Trail. The OHT is a very unique corridor through the Ozark Mountains. I had been conditioning my mind and my body to thru-hike the OHT in record time and I wasn’t sure he could keep up. Most have moved east at least a mile. thanks, we all have mountains to climb and stories like yours says, “just stop with the analysis and do it!”, Your email address will not be published. mattrobinson. I got to experience the full spectrum of the trail. There are errors as well: the map depicts part of the OHT crossing and running along the north side of the river. Shakedown. Tracy Arm section (aka Lake Norfork Trail), about 13 miles. The river level here can be too high to cross after big rains. Learn more: ⦠Injuries also plagued our trip. No one forced us to be there, we were electing to put ourselves through hell. Another 10 miles of trail starts at Barkshed and meanders west to join the Ozark Highlands Trail. The trail alternates between low creek crossings and bluff tops with some great views and historical artifacts (leave them!) Trails Illustrated map #233 shows the trail to the point where it crosses AR-341 (about mile marker 23). Dylan wasn’t as prepared for this hike as I was, but once he made up his mind he stayed with me every step of the way. It passes through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Ozark National Forest. An exellent choice for the Eleven Point and Between the Rivers sections, they also will shuttle almost anywhere on the trail, including trips for thru-hikers. He was able to do it because he knew he could do it. The most exhausting, grueling, and wearisome aspect of this brand of adventure is the mental perseverance it takes to complete such a daunting task. Because every step we took, every mile we walked, every night we spent in the dirt got us closer to the end. 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. Background. Join the Ozark Highlands Trail Association, and bring some friends out hiking with you. The Ozark Highlands Trail Guide: Fifth Edition is the hikers bible for the OHT. Dylan assured me he’d be right there, every step of the way, and I welcomed the company but was sure he didn’t understand what he was getting in to. To experience the Ozarks at their finest, you will find no better passage than the OHT. East of Dillard’s Ferry to the Spring Creek trail head in the Sylamore area is a 15-mile bushwhack – mostly through the Lower Buffalo Wilderness. 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