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2009 - Ozark Highlands Trail

After our failed backpacking trip in 2008, we are going to go for something less streneous and closer to home before we go after Mt. Lyell again.

The most recent copy of National Geographic (Nov 2008) has a great article on the Ozark Highlands Trail. We are making plans for a trip in early spring to check it out for a couple days. I’ll be keeping notes on the planning here.

The Plan
Day 1 Drive to hotel near Ozark (650 miles / 9 hours)
Day 2 Drive to Shores Lake Campground, camp on east trail
Day 3 Hike and camp on west trail
Day 4 Hike out and drive to St Louis, MO (350 miles / 5 hours)
Day 5 Drive home (300 miles / 4 hours)

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  • Ozark Highlands Trail Guide

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  • Ozark Highlands Trail Association (lots of stuff!)
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