Monthly Archives: May 2017

OHT detour between Stack Rock and Dry Creek

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael R

A landslide has erased the Ozark Highlands Trail near mile marker 152.  A 3.1-mile detour has been established using road FR1201 and an old logging road.  Hiking  around the top of the slide would be very difficult, especially with a … Continue reading →

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Backpacking 101 in the Hercules Glades Wilderness

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Michael R

It’s been about 2.5 years since my last trip to Hercules Glades, and for this trip I was accompanied by Hannah and Matt – a couple USFS interns working out of the Ava (Missouri) Ranger station.  They will be spending … Continue reading →

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Shores Lake & White Rock Mountain Loop

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Michael R

A couple days with no rain and reasonably cool temperatures came my way and I made the most of it with an overnight trip on the Shores Lake & White Rock Mountain Loop (map #2 of my OHT set).  It … Continue reading →

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