Karkaghne Construction Outing

We will meet at 8:45 a.m. on the south side of Highway 32 at the intersection of Highway DD under the power lines.  This will give us time to gather our boots, water, packs and tools so we can leave promptly at 9 a.m.  We sometimes move the vehicles to a parking area on the east side of Highway DD, about 100 yards north of 32 (see Map #2).  If you arrive late, please check the windshield of the white Toyota pickup truck for last-minute instructions.  We normally take a half-hour lunch about noon, and work until 3pm (well, sometimes we quit at 2pm if we're really beat).

Work Activities

We are constructing new trail on the Karkaghne Section of the Ozark Trail.  This subsection has been roughed-in with a SWECO trail dozer (orange route on map), and our crew will be clearing the trail corridor of limbs, digging out stumps,  grubbing backslope, finishing tread, and smoothing downslope.  There is a job for everyone, no matter your size, shape or experience.  Please remember the following:

• Safety first - be careful with tools and be aware of workers around you
• Wear loose layered clothing, sturdy boots and gloves
• Bring and drink plenty of water
• Notify the Crew Leader if you are leaving early
• You're responsible for your own food

Directions

The intersection of Highways 32 & DD is about 7-8 miles west of Highway 21 and about 7-10 miles east of Bixby.  We have provided two maps below to help you find your way-- the first is a general overview, and the second shows the immediate area around the meeting place.

MAP 1:

MAP 2: