How To: Backpack the Ozark Trail

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Take in the views of the Ozark Mountains on this long downhill par 4. Keep your tee shot left to avoid the large bunker along the right side of the fairways. This green slopes away from left to right with multiple bunkers short of the green. “You definitely need your backpack and your fuel. You only need one change of clothing — one day time clothing and one night time clothing,” Schuelke said. “It’s important to bring rain gear just in case, and you want to make sure you do research on your sleeping system.”

Wetlands give way to ridgelines at the start of the Blair Creek section. The 26-mile route follows Blair Creek south as it carves down a valley through oak-hickory-pine forest before merging with the emerald waters of the Current River. Here the 30-mile Current River section picks up, following the river for two miles before veering south toward Stegall Mountain. Enjoy views of the Ozark landscape as you gain 500 feet of elevation up 2.5 miles to the top of Stegall Mountain. Camp out at the top overnight, catching a glimpse of a full sky of stars if it’s clear.

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With the theme of Come to the Campfire, Kuester said she hopes to be able to share the HIC mission during these hikes. At 35 liters, this pack is perfect for day trips or for hikers who don’t need to carry a lot of gear on the trails. Also a good choice for youngsters who are new to hiking, or who need a rugged pack for toting school items. The 14th is a par 4 with fairway bunkers in play along the right side. Hitting your tee shot too far left will make for a difficult approach shot to a narrow and long green. A bunker and heavy rough sit directly next to the green on the left side.

I’ve had this pack for 2 years and I’ve beaten the living daylights out of it and it still performs just as well as the day I bought it. A brute on the scorecard, but this long par 3 plays drastically downhill. Adjust your yardages to account for the change in elevation. A large ridge runs down the middle of the green with the left side serving as the high side.

While the weight of a backpack a person can carry is dependent on the person, Schuelke said she recommends for people to not carry more than 28 pounds. “I am thrilled, especially because I get to bring other people on the trails with me, who have been asking me about for the last two year, so I’m just thrilled to get to share the experience,” Schuelke said. Shronn Schuelke, HIC director of shelter operations, said the first time she participated in backpacking and hiking was through the first charity hike Help In Crisis held.

Take the opportunity to relax and enjoy this fun extra par 3 at the base of a giant limestone rock wall featuring flowing waterfalls. Or challenge your buddies to a friendly closest-to-the-pin contest to decide who is paying for the post-round refreshments. Bone said one of the things that really drew her to backpacking is the fact ozark trail chair that she could go to places that were only accessible on foot. Schuelke said hikers should also strive to leave no trace when out on the trails, by not only being mindful of how much trash is being produced, but by keeping it with them. Tents, hammocks or open-air camping — you can do it all according to your comfort level.