784 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/5

0 saved

10

10

Great 20 Mile Hike on the OHT

Section 6 in the books

2024/12/18 Edited to

The Ozark Highlands Trail (OHT) offers some of the most extraordinary hiking experiences in the U.S., stretching over 300 miles through picturesque wilderness. Hikers looking to conquer the 20-mile segment of the OHT will encounter diverse landscapes, including lush forests, rocky outcrops, and serene streams. It's crucial to prepare adequately, as this section may involve varying terrains and weather conditions. Pack essentials such as water, snacks, a first aid kit, and appropriate footwear to enhance safety and enjoyment. Scale your hike according to your fitness level, considering starting early to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Along the trail, you may also spot local wildlife, making your hike even more memorable. Remember to leave no trace and respect the environment during your adventure for future hikers to enjoy. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a beginner looking for a challenge, the Great 20 Mile Hike on the OHT promises a fulfilling experience that blends exercise with the healing power of nature.

Related posts

Great day for a hike

#hikeoutfit #hikingfit #hikingoutfit #babe #leggings

126 likes

Hike the Devil’s Bathtub in Scott County, Virginia

Devil's Bathtub Scott County Appalachian Mountains 👺Devils Bathtub🌲 Waterfall🌊 + Swimming Hole🌊 + Hike🥾in📍Scott County, Virginia About 🏃‍♀️4.5/5 mile hike🏃‍♀️out & 🔙 -takes about 3-4 hours to complete depending on speed & how long you spend swimming 💡Tips💡 -Trail is

130 likes

A woman in a beanie and plaid jacket sits on a red rock overlooking the stunning red rock formations of Zion National Park, with text "MUST DO HIKE IN Zion National Park" overlaid.

A person with a backpack walks along a dirt trail beneath a massive red rock overhang in Zion National Park, with text "JUST 3.1 MILES" overlaid.

A person stands on a rocky path, gazing at the towering red rock mountains and green trees of Zion National Park, with text "& 636 FEET OF GAIN" overlaid.

The perfect hike in Zion National Park

This trail in Zion National Park has got to be one of my all time favorites & best of all? No shuttle bus required to get to it! 📍 The Watchman Trail - 3.1 miles 636 ft of gain The trail actually starts at the visitor center, and is a pretty gradual and easy 3 mile round trip hike to a go

34 likes

7 mile hike In the rain today - Stone stacking, ho

7 mile hike In the rain today - Stone stacking, hopefully it stands #rockstack #trailmark #hiking

0 likes

Best beginner hike in the Bay Area!

Unparalleled ocean views in the SF Bay Area! 📍Pedro Point, Pacifica. No parking fees! 3.1 mile loop. #hike #bayarea #thingstodo #adventure #adventuretime #sanfrancisco #familyfriendly

2 likes

My Favorite Hike in Yellowstone National Park

I lived and worked in Yellowstone National Park Summer of 2020. This was the hike I recommend to everyone who visits. If you only have time for one hike in Yellowstone let it be this one. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 📍 Mystic Falls ↔️ This hike is 2.4 miles out and back but I would recommend tacking on the Upper Gey

16 likes

Exploring the great outdoors one hike at a time! 🌲

✨ There’s nothing quite like the feeling of conquering a new trail and connecting with nature. Hiking is not just about the destination; it’s about the journey, the breathtaking views, and the adrenaline rush that comes with each step. Where do you love to hike? Comment below! 🌟 #HikingAdventur

2 likes

An aerial view of the San Diego coastline at sunset, featuring rugged cliffs, the Pacific Ocean with gentle waves, and a sky filled with scattered clouds. The text overlay reads "best sunset hike in San Diego <3."

A dirt trail, lined with ropes, winding through coastal vegetation towards a beautiful sunset over the ocean. Silhouetted trees frame the path. The text overlays read "easy 0.8 mile trail" and "trailhead is beautiful."

A sandy path leading towards the ocean at sunset, with ropes marking the trail's edge. The sky is partly cloudy, and the ocean reflects the warm hues of the setting sun. The text overlay reads "brings you right alongside the ocean."

best hike in san diego 💌

📍guy fleming trail in the torrey pines natural reserve | only 0.8 miles! hands down my favorite hike in the san diego area, especially for sunset! parking is usually full but there is plenty of parking along the street. you get a short hike full of amazing viewpoints, the best of both worlds! there

40 likes

A river flows through a narrow canyon with towering, textured rock walls in Zion National Park. Overlaid text reads "THE COOLEST HIKE IN ZION NATIONAL PARK".

A person in a dry bib, water shoes, and holding a walking stick stands in a river within a narrow canyon. Text advises renting gear for cold months from Zion Outfitters.

A natural waterfall cascades down a tall, textured rock face into the Virgin River below. Green foliage is visible on the cliff top.

THE COOLEST HIKE IN ZION NATIONAL PARK 🤎

This was hands down my favorite hike I’ve done in Zion! It provides such a unique experience for any skill level! Details: 📍 The Narrows 🚌 Take the shuttle to Stop # 9 ( Temple of Sinawava ) 🚶‍♀️There is a 1 mile hike from the shuttle stop to the start of the narrows. Otherwise the Narrows

30 likes

A person's feet in hiking shoes rest on a rocky cliff, overlooking the vast Columbia River Gorge with mountains and a river. The image highlights this as a must-do hike in the Columbia River Gorge.

A panoramic view of the Columbia River winding through a forested valley with distant mountains under a cloudy sky. Text describes features like epic views, waterfalls, and proximity to Portland.

A person sits on a rocky viewpoint, looking out at the scenic Columbia River Gorge landscape. Text describes the Hamilton Mountain Trail as a moderate 5.4-mile hike with up to 2,000 feet elevation gain.

the perfect day hike near portland

Portland is a great hub to explore the beauty of the pacific northwest and if you're out that way, you certainly need to add the Columbia River Gorge area to your list! Not only is it home to the iconic Mt. Hood, but there are plenty of hikes along the way closer to town for the perfect afterno

8 likes

Hidden gem hike to a hidden waterfall😮

This hidden gem hike in Wyoming should definitely get added to your bucketlist! 📍Crow Creek Trail to Hidden Falls - Curt Gowdy State Park 🥾 3.6 mile out and back trail. They say it’s moderate but it was relatively easy. Maybe a few challenging areas. 🗻 354 ft elevation gain (the park is 7

152 likes

The Best Sunrise Hike in Cape Town, South Africa

Looking for an easy sunrise hike in Cape Town? Kloof Corner hike is for you! Cape Town has a wide variety of hiking trails that are great to stay active while getting some sun, however, some trails are safer than others, closer in proximity than others, or more crowded than others. Kloof Corn

5 likes

We Went on this amazing group hike, and got to see

We got to see a great little waterfall on our hike. glad I remembered to bring my camera!! #Lemon8Scrapbook #waterfallhike #hiking 🥾 #localfinds #photography

0 likes

A panoramic view of the Hooker Valley Trail in New Zealand, featuring a glacial river, a suspension bridge, and snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky, illustrating a magical and doable hike.

A scenic landscape of the Aoraki / Mount Cook area, with golden grasses and shrubs in the foreground, leading to majestic snow-covered mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky, highlighting its accessibility from Queenstown.

A first-person view of hikers crossing a wooden suspension bridge over a river on the Hooker Valley Trail, surrounded by steep, green, rocky mountains, emphasizing the scenic and flat 3-mile round-trip walk.

The Most Magical (and doable) Hike in New Zealand

Just a 2.5 hour drive from Queenstown is Aoraki / Mount Cook . For people who aren't the most physically fit (like me) and can't do all the long tough hikes around New Zealand, this hike is for you! Both scenic and flat, we did the Hooker Valley Trail which is about a 3 mile walk round-

9 likes

A person stands triumphantly on a rocky mountain peak, arms outstretched, surrounded by a thick blanket of fog, with the text "HIKE CHARLIE'S BUNION IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS WITH ME!!" overlaid.

Two hikers walk along a winding, root-covered trail through a dense, foggy forest with tall trees, accompanied by text describing the 4-mile wooded path to the viewpoint.

A rustic wooden shelter with a ramp is nestled among tall, fog-shrouded trees on the Appalachian Trail, as indicated by the overlaid text.

HIKE AMONG THE CLOUDS WITH ME !! ☁️✨

THIS HIKE WAS SO SURREAL AND SO COOL!! Here are the details ⬇️⬇️ 📍 Charlies Bunion 🚶‍♀️8 miles round trip ⛰️1,800 ft. elevation gain 💲$15 fee for a week parking pass to Great Smoky Mountains national park ℹ️ Park at Newfound Gap and begin your hike from there! This hike is along a b

15 likes

A gray heron stands on a sandy bank next to a muddy stream, with dense vegetation in the background. The image has a text overlay that reads, 'I WENT ON A 10 MILE HIKE!!!!'.

A screenshot of a workout app showing hiking details: 10.39 miles in 3 hours, 0 minutes, 3 seconds, with 1165 total calories burned, 128 feet elevation gain, and an average heart rate of 123 BPM.

A screenshot of a workout app displaying a table of hiking metrics per mile, including time, pace, and heart rate, for miles 1 through 11.

I Went on a 10 Mile Hike!

#hiking #greenvillesc #10milehike #miles of hiking #travel This was absolutely crazy I’ve never hiked more than 2-3 miles until this hike. I was so sore afterwards but so proud of myself. I pushed my body past what I thought it could do and was rewarded with the reminder that we are a

2 likes

An aerial view of the San Diego coastline at sunset, featuring rugged cliffs, a sandy beach, and the ocean under a partly cloudy sky. The image is overlaid with the text 'THE BEST HIKE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA'.

A dirt trail winding through sparse vegetation and trees, with a sunset sky in the background. Text indicates free parking is on the side of the road, requiring a walk to the trailhead.

A dirt path along the coast, leading towards the ocean at sunset, with clouds reflecting the warm colors. The image highlights the trail as '0.8 MILES ALONG THE OCEAN A SUPER EASY SUNSET HIKE!'.

the BEST hike in san diego🌅

📍guy fleming trail in the torrey pines natural reserve | only 0.8 miles! hands down my favorite hike in the san diego area, especially for sunset! parking is usually full but there is plenty of parking along the street. you get a short hike full of amazing viewpoints, the best of both worlds! there

37 likes

Hike to Crystal Blue Water in Oregon

Blue Pool is gem of a hike in Oregon. It’s a 3.9 mile out and back hike near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. You start by walking through the forest next to the beautiful Mckenzie River. The hike then takes you up in elevation a little bit where you continue your hike through the forest. The hike is gener

422 likes

A hiker stands triumphantly on Camelback Mountain, arms outstretched, with a sprawling cityscape of Phoenix, Arizona, visible below under a clear blue sky. The image highlights the beautiful views after a challenging hike.

A trail sign for the Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain, indicating it is rated 'EXTREMELY DIFFICULT' with a double black diamond symbol. It details the trail's length as 1.47 miles and an elevation gain of 1,350 feet.

A hiker ascends a steep, rocky section of the Camelback Mountain trail, demonstrating the need for good grip shoes and scrambling. Other hikers are visible further up the challenging path.

Want to hike CAMELBACK Mountain?

Camelback Mountain 📍Phoenix, AZ ⚠️this is rated a double black diamond, extremely diffuclt trail. But the views are great! 🚙 Parking for Camelback is located on the street below the enterance. & there’s 2 trails to choose from. The “Cholla” trail or “Echo Canyon” trail. Both are rated

4 likes

A man carries a young child on his shoulders while hiking next to a shallow stream in a lush forest. Text overlays read "EASY HIKE IN THE SMOKIES" and "Cataract Falls," highlighting a family-friendly trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mt Easy Hike 🥾

My family just took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains together and ended up doing a beautiful and super easy hike right next to the visitor’s center. It’s the Cataract Falls hike and it’s less than a mile and only 10 mins from downtown Gatlinburg. It’s a great hike if you have kids or people who

15 likes

A smiling woman in glasses holds a wooden medal from the "Cliffs of the Neuse 2024 Trail Run and Hike." The medal features a cartoon bug. She is in a car, celebrating her third 4-mile hike at the Neuse State Park.

Four participants walk on a dirt path under a "Cliffs of the Neuse Trail Run & Hike" banner in a wooded park. They wear race bibs and some have medals, celebrating their achievement after the event.

Four smiling participants pose together under a "Cliffs of the Neuse Trail Run & Hike" banner in a wooded area. They proudly display their race bibs (117, 116, 115, 114) and medals after completing the event.

My Third 4 mile hike at the cliffs of the Neuce st

1 like

Buttermilk Falls State Park should be a stop on your next road trip! Fun hike with great views! #ThingsToDo #lemon8challenge Buttermilk Falls State Park #hikeideas #beautifulhike #newyorktrip

20 likes

A panoramic view of the Grand Canyon, showcasing its immense scale with layered rock formations and distant cliffs under an overcast sky. The image highlights the "MOST BEAUTIFUL HIKE IN THE Grand Canyon."

The South Kaibab Trail winds down into the Grand Canyon, with two hikers visible on the path. Text indicates this 1.8-mile out-and-back trail to Ooh Aah Point has a 685ft elevation gain.

A dirt trail with steps carved into the red rock of the Grand Canyon, leading between large rock formations. The text describes it as "Great trails & easy to tell where the path takes you."

The most BEAUTIFUL hike in the GRAND CANYON

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a SIGHT TO SEE!! As one of the largest canyons in the world, you will be awe-struck when seeing the depth and vastness of the Grand Canyon. Within the Canyon, there are many hiking trails of different difficulty levels that you can enjoy & that allow you to ex

15 likes

A majestic waterfall, Drift Creek Falls, plunges into a deep, moss-covered gorge surrounded by dense forest. The image highlights the powerful cascade, inviting viewers to experience this Oregon hike.

A dense forest trail in Oregon, featuring tall trees heavily draped with long, wispy moss, creating an enchanting and unique atmosphere for hikers.

A scenic view of a rushing river with white rapids, flowing through a verdant forest with moss-covered rocks and abundant greenery, offering picturesque sights along the hike.

You can’t miss out on this waterfall hike

a 3 mile hike to a majestic waterfall right in the middle of the woods !! whenever i post about this hike, i get so many questions so here i am to provide answers. 📍lincoln county, oregon 🚶‍♀️3 miles you can shorten it if you turn around once you get to the waterfall, but i would highly recco

22 likes

Your next 5-star WMNF Hike

There are some insane 360° views on this moderate hike. It’s no wonder Welch Dickey loop is one of the most popular hikes in New Hampshire! This hike is a great choice all year round too! There are only one or two spots that may require your hands for stability (especially with ice this time of

0 likes

See more