Nimblewill Nomad - Odyssey 2011: Triple-O (Part 4)

June 13, from Hurricane Creek, Missouri to June 20, Cole Fork Creek, Arkansas

With his knees growing stronger, the Nomad treks on to finish the Eleven Point Section, then heads into the North Fork Section to complete the Ozark National Recreation Trail, at the Collins Ridge Trailhead. At this time it is with heavy heart the Nomad must go on, without Gordon's continued support. The Nimblewill Nomad now begins his connector roadwalk down Shoal Creek Trail Road, toward Lake Norfork, to get to the start of the Ozark Highlands National Recreation Trail. However, he didn't get very far down that road before he found it under water and had to turn back. The video ends with the Nomad making his connection, and the Ozark Highlands Trail is under foot. Unfortunately, only 530 miles into the planned 1,111 mile hike, while trekking the Silimore Section of the OHT, the Nomad suffered a broken leg and is again off-trail. God willing, and with proper healing time, the plan is to return yet again, to this amalgam of trails that form the backbone in a system of trails spanning the Ozark Highlands of Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

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Sports

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• Nimblewill Nomad
• Odyssey 2011
• Ozark Trail
• OT
• Thru-Hiker
• Thru-Hiking
• Cross Country Hiking
• Missouri
• Hurricane Creek
• Eleven Point River
• Eleven Point Section
• North Fork Section
• Collins Ridge Trailhead
• Shoal Creek Road Trail
• Lake Norfork
• Ozark Highlands Trail
• OHT
• Silimore Section
• Arkansas
• Oklahoma.

[tlounsbury]

Hiked the OHT 10 years ago. It is a premier hiking trail for this section of the country. If you liked those Missouri trails your going to love the OHT. Mountains are much bigger and there is actual wilderness area's that feel like real wilderness. Be careful with the creek crossings man they can be a little tricky at times.

[JD03ish]

Nomad, I'm sorry to hear of your mishap on the trail. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I've enjoyed your videos.