Gear list for the Ozark Highland Trail thru hike in Arkansas during February

Hitchhiking adventure across Arkansas. A former Marine, an older gentleman, and a woman with car troubles—130 miles, wild stories, and snowy

Survived a biblical storm on the Ozark Highlands Trail. Packed up in the relentless rain, ending my 250-mile hike in wild weather at 11 am

Navigating elusive trails, battling thorns, and finding solace in the Sycamore Section on the Ozark Highlands Trail, rain threatens

Waking to fatigue, a sluggish start led to a challenging creek crossing. Surprising fellow backpackers, the day unfolded slowly on the Ozark

Impassable swollen creeks reshape plans. From FKT pursuit to enjoying the Ozark Highlands Trail, water crossings force a strategic shift.

Refreshed from a hotel stay, I hitched back to the Ozark Highland Trail. Cold streams, icy creeks, and rolling hills greeted my trail return

Battling a relentless downpour, facing swollen rivers, and swimming icy currents on the Ozark Highland Trail.

Navigating warm nights, brewing coffee, and outrunning storms on the Ozark Highland Trail. Walmart resupply and unpredictable weather

Dancing with waterfalls on the Ozark Highland Trail means conquering creeks while keeping my feet dry. Embracing nature's subtlety

Exploring Ozark Highlands Trail: A remote haven with leafless trees, diverse wildlife, and constant climbs rewarded by sweeping vistas

The Ozark Highland Trail is a route through Arkansas encompassing waterfalls, mountains and great wildlife throughout.

CDT day 80 -CDT total distance: 2756 Total trail miles hiked: 7636 My shoe was untied but I kept going. My Achilles was tightening up...

CDT day 79-Miles Hiked today: 40 CDT total distance traveled: 2730 Total trail miles: 7610 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...

CDT day 78-Miles Hiked today: 35 CDT total distance traveled: 2690 Total trail miles: 7570 Avg temps: 80s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...

CDT day 77 -Miles Hiked today: 36 CDT total distance traveled: 2655 Total trail miles: 7535 Avg temps: 70-80s Injuries: hamstring...

CDT day 76-Miles Hiked today: 38 CDT total distance traveled: 2619 Total trail miles: 7499 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...

CDT day 75-Miles Hiked today: 37 CDT total distance traveled: 2584 Total trail miles: 7464 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...

CDT day 74-Miles Hiked today: 33 CDT total distance traveled: 2547 Total trail miles: 7427 Avg temps: 60s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...

CDT day 73-Miles Hiked today: 33 CDT total distance traveled: 2514 Total trail miles: 7394 Avg temps: 60s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...