ozark overland trail AR
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Bella Vista, AR
I did check out Mark's videos and saw him drop into quite a deep puddle one time!
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
Hah! There were a couple good ones the first time I went, but not the second. In addition to what others have mentioned, there is one particularly narrow section where two rocks are closely spaced. Our Jeeps, some pulling trailers, cleared it by inches. Anyone running anything wider than that (or huge tires on huge rims space widely out) would have problems there. Other than that, the Buffalo River, the last crossing (if headed south to north) was the deepest we ran into both trips. And if you pick your line very carefully, there is a somewhat shallow spot to the right as you cross it--left is quite a bit deeper (but way more fun!). Of course, all does depend on the recent rains. Great trail; beautiful scenery.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
Oops. Fat fingered the phone. Ground cleaeance. A lot of this trail is decent gravel roads. The power line section (very steep) you can skip. The section going into hwy 7 after the creek crossing is very steep and long and rocky with a few ruts. Creek crossings this time of year are iffy. Check depth and possible bypasses if too deep. Good tread on tires is important (lots of rocks). ATs or MTs, either should be fine, not much mud. Most all tough parts are bypassable with gps or good map.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: North MS
We did not go all the way up the powerlines, since we had no back-up. No closed sign, no gate, so I asume it was open.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North MS
I am an Ozark Overland Trail junkie! Just got back for the 2nd time in a month. Perfect weather! Great time.
Coming from Memphis area we decided to drive back roads and come in from the Clinton area, found a nice water shed lake and a nice 4 wheeling play ground.
Camp spot 1st night.
Pic from the power lines.
Coming from Memphis area we decided to drive back roads and come in from the Clinton area, found a nice water shed lake and a nice 4 wheeling play ground.
Camp spot 1st night.
Pic from the power lines.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North MS
Nice little waterfall we found.
Had all aspects of overland travel: trail blockage,
Creek crossings,
and trail damage. Rear shock came loose. Fixed and kept going!
Then came this hill! about 700 feet elevation gain. After reaching the top and making the short drive down HWY 7, back to gravel, my buddy in the TJ discovered his rust issues on his frame were worse than he thought. Broken Frame!!!! Had to call in back-up from about 5 hours away with a trailer to get his jeep back home.
with them heading home we decided, with most of the toughest spots behind us, we would continue on with the trail.
Had all aspects of overland travel: trail blockage,
Creek crossings,
and trail damage. Rear shock came loose. Fixed and kept going!
Then came this hill! about 700 feet elevation gain. After reaching the top and making the short drive down HWY 7, back to gravel, my buddy in the TJ discovered his rust issues on his frame were worse than he thought. Broken Frame!!!! Had to call in back-up from about 5 hours away with a trailer to get his jeep back home.
with them heading home we decided, with most of the toughest spots behind us, we would continue on with the trail.
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: United States
I have a fairly stock JK sport, only real improvement is 32 in Toyo A/Ts, would this be doable, I actually live in Russellville, so I'm pretty interested? Long as I can find a person or two to go with in case of needing to be pulled out and such.
JK Enthusiast
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From: North MS
I think you would make it fine. My jeep has a 2" teraflex leveling kit and 33's. Just pick a good line.