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2010 Upcoming Events

The Winter hiking season is underway.  OMH is in its 25th year of hiking.

OMH normally hikes twice a week - on Thursday and Saturday. 
See "Hike & Meeting Schedule" on OMH Home Page for our complete fall hiking schedule .
This page includes some of our special events - hiking and otherwise.
(All Phone numbers are area code 501 unless indicated otherwise.)
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Overnight Hike Trip: Eagle Rock Loop

  Feb 9 - 11

Hike Leader:  Bo Lea   (870/356-5052)   blea@windstream.net

Hike all 26 miles of this difficult but beautiful loop over three days.

Camping at Albert Pike campground on the Little Missouri River;

Moderate indoor accommodations in nearby towns.

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Gulpha Gorge Litter Patrol

Sat, Feb 13

Gulpa Gorge Campground / Hot Springs National Park

For many years Ouachita Mountain Hikers have performed this service for

Hot Springs National Park.

Just show up at 9:00 am at Gulpha Gorge Campground.

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Trail Maintenance

Thurs, Feb 18
OMH Supports Friends of the Ouachita Trail by adopting ten miles of the

 Ouachita National Recreation Trail in Flatside Wilderness.

Trail maintenance is strenuous, but rewarding work.  If you can hike, you can help.

Support the trails we use.  Give something back.

Earn your  “OMH Trail Crew” T-shirt.
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Dawn to Dusk in Hot Springs National Park

Sat, Feb 20

Our annual celebration of our very own National Park. 

Hike all the way around the park (13 miles / difficult) OR

Do any portion of the loop per a fixed schedule with shuttles provided.

Party afterwards in Hot Springs.

Hike Leader:  Jim Gifford       (922-1680)      jrgiff@hotrmail.com

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Every Friday Morning
"Yoga for Hikers"
Improve your Strength, Flexibility, and Balance
 
9:00 am          Angels' Landing Yoga Studio
This yoga class developed specifically for hikers meets every Friday morning
Carmona Center #15, Hot Springs Village

Contact: Alan Vandenbergh   (525-2386)

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Overnight Hike Trip: Ozark Highlands Trail / Section 5

  Mar 9 - 11

Hike Leader:  Ben Glazer   (525-9725)   no email

Section 5 of OHT is a beautiful and difficult 19.8 miles.  We will hike it over three days.

Accommodations at Ozark Wilderness Lodge near Deer, AR

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Trail Maintenance

Thurs, Mar 18
OMH Supports Friends of the Ouachita Trail by adopting ten miles of the

 Ouachita National Recreation Trail in Flatside Wilderness.

Trail maintenance is strenuous, but rewarding work.  If you can hike, you can help.

Start building hours now. Fifty hours of trail maintenance earns your
 “OMH Trail Crew” T-shirt.
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OMH Evening Meeting

Thurs, Mar 18

6:00 pm      Garland County Public Library
Business:  --  Audit Report

Program:  to be determined

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Overnight Hike Trip: Buffalo River

  Apr 6 - 8

Hike Leader:  Glenn Wortham   (922-0924)   theworthams@suddenlink.net

A three day trip to the upper Buffalo River with a variety of hiking experiences.

Easy to moderate hikes  including some of the prettiest places in Arkansas.

River permitting - float the Buffalo River to Hemmed-in-Hollow.

Accommodations at the Buffalo Lodge.

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Trail Maintenance

Thurs, Apr 15
OMH Supports Friends of the Ouachita Trail by adopting ten miles of the

 Ouachita National Recreation Trail in Flatside Wilderness.

Trail maintenance is strenuous, but rewarding work.  If you can hike, you can help.

Support the trails we use.  Give something back.

Earn your  “OMH Trail Crew” T-shirt.

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Spring Trip: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  May 10 - 15

Details to be announced

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Gulpha Gorge Litter Patrol

Sat, May 15

Gulpa Gorge Campground / Hot Springs National Park

For many years Ouachita Mountain Hikers have performed this service for

Hot Springs National Park.

Just show up at 9:00 am at Gulpha Gorge Campground.

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Trail Maintenance

Thurs, May 20
OMH Supports Friends of the Ouachita Trail by adopting ten miles of the

 Ouachita National Recreation Trail in Flatside Wilderness.

Trail maintenance is strenuous, but rewarding work.  If you can hike, you can help.

Start building hours now. Fifty hours of trail maintenance earns your
 “OMH Trail Crew” T-shirt.
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OMH Evening Meeting

Thurs, May 20

6:00 pm      Garland County Public Library
Business:  --  Nominating Committee Named

Program:  to be determined

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National Trails Day

Sat, June 5

Join us in Hot Springs National Park for this national celebration of our trail system.

OMH will participate in

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Hiker's Picnic

Thurs, June 10

Wrap up the season with our annual Hiker's picnic

Hike Leader:  Marie Michalets   915-8457   gomarie@yahoo.com

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Arkansas Trails Day

Sat, June 12

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

The Arkansas Trails Council is sponsoring this celebration of Arkansas Trails. 

OMH Hike Leaders will lead hikes.

Visit display booths of outdoor advocacy groups and outdoor outfitters

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