Go Hike #8 - 10+ mile Event Hike RSVP

  • Go Hike #8 - 10+ mile Event Hike RSVP

  • Hike #8

    MARCH 21st, 2026!! at Berryman Trails


    Approx. 10 mile hike (Estimated duration: 5 hours)

    Meet at: Trailhead/Campground - Saturday 3/21/2025 Start hike at 8am

    Carpool:
    Friday 3/20/2025 - Camping Night Before & After (no fee) @ Trailhead (Primitive, no water, with outhouses - Available) ***See below for alternate lodging


    Driving Directions:

    2 hour drive from O'Fallon, IL to Trailhead
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/4rHKgib4X6Tkg9gH7

    Trailhead:

    All right from this area

    Trail Map:
    https://gorctrails.com/sites/default/files/media/berryman_0.pdf

    Trail: 10 miles 

    This is a very hilly trail with lots of ups-n-downs for the entire length of this section of the Ozark Trail.

    Be sure to bring snacks and lots o'water!The west side of the loop that we are hiking, usually has plenty of water (bring a sawyer).

     

    ***Alternate
    lodging: in Cuba: Super 8 (573)885-2087, Best Western (573) 885-7707.
    In Potosi: Super 8 (573) 438-8888. Camping: Huzzah Valley Resort,
    1-800-367-4516 10 miles east of Steelville.

    Wavier forms are required for each participant. (only need to complete once each season)

     

    Cancel after RSVP? Text 314-258-2000.

    The minimum age is 18 to participate. 

    $15 Hike Fee - $10 refunded when you show up on time and get the sticker.  $0 refunded if you don't show up.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Venmo - Please Read

    Venmo is a person to person no fee funds transfer service.

    Why do we have this? In the past we had no shows which we waited on. This delayed our start times and then the event ended up being longer than anticipated. With this we are looking to ensure commitment.

    If no fee is paid, we will not consider you an active participant of this event. Meaning we will not contact you about event changes and will depart destinations without contacting you.

    By paying the $15 fee you are committing to going to this event. Additionally, you understand that arriving late or not arriving at all, you will forfeit all fees paid.

    How to install

    1) Download one of our mobile apps: iOS & Android (Venmo does not have a Windows app)
    2) Open the Venmo app
    3) Choose your sign up method and create a secure password (between 8 and 32 characters long).
    4) Verify your phone number and email address
    5) Add and verify your bank account

    Pay $15 via Venmo to @Dave-Prouhet Add note "Hike 2023"

  • Suggested Gear to Bring and Optional Items

    Equipment

    • Day Pack
    • Small First Aid (+Foot Aid Supplies)
    • Compass/GPS (Cell Phone in waterproof bag)
    • Food/Snack
    • At Least a Liter of Water (Suggest: Smart Water Liter Bottle)
    • Whistle
    • TP (Toilet Paper - Trees provided at no extra charge)


    Clothes

    • Layers (Suggest: Moisture Wicking Clothing plus Shell)
    • Socks (Suggest: Smart Wool/Dry Fit)
    • Boots/Trail Shoes

     

    Optional

    • Trash Bag (Keep things in pack dry)
    • Sunscreen/Lip Balm/Sun Glasses
    • Trekking Pole(s)
    • Headlamp (longer trips)
    • Reflective Blanket (Emergency)
    • Rain Gear
    • Hat
    • Gloves
    • ACE Bandage
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