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Trail Patrol Ozark Highlands Trail -- CANCELLED

When:
Thursday, November 21, 2019, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Push Mtn Road (AR341), 14.5 miles south of Sheid Bridge, Brush Crk Trailhead, GPS 36 06'02.15&qu

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Roy Stovall
Category:
Volunteer - Trail Maintenance
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
No Fee
Thursday November 21, 9am-noon, Trail Patrol plans to clear 4.1 miles of the Ozark Highlands Trail, Brush Creek to Twin Creek trailheads milepoints 18-22, the high ridge country. Rendezvous at Brush Creek trailhead parking turnout (OHT Mile 18), and then shuttle up County Road 76/Brush Creek Road to park at OHT mile 20. Divide into two groups. Moderate challenge, distance 1.6 or 2.5 miles.
• South team. Return southward to Brush Creek trailhead, distance 1.6 miles, mostly downhill followed by 240’ elevation final ½ mile ascent to trailhead.
• North team. 2.5 miles mostly downhill, shuttle back to Brush Creek.
Directions. From Mountain Home, drive SE towards Norfork approx. 15 minutes on either Highway 5 or 201. Before Norfork, turn right/south on Highway 341 (Push Mountain Road) across the White River. Follow Push Mountain Road 14½ miles beyond the bridge, pass by Merrill Ridge Road on your left ¼ mile, look for trailhead parking clearing behind the trees on left, just before County Road 76/Brush Creek Road (right).
Bring work gloves, loppers, clippers, or use our power tools. You can obtain a USFS map for Sylamore Section OHT. Record your hours Trail Maintenance, sponsor U.S. Forest Service. For information, call Gordon King 708/704-4115. No restrooms at trailheads.

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