Shakedown 5

Old Military Trail

Oklahoma

May 29 - 31, 2021

Philmont Shakedown 5 is at Boardstand-Old Military Road Loop of the Ouachita Trail in Oklahoma.

This 22.1 mile loop combines the first section of the Ouachita Trail with two prominent trails in Holson Valley, the Boardstand and Old Military Road Trails. It is probably the best hike in Oklahoma providing a sampling of the OT without the need for a shuttle.

The Hike: Situated in the rugged Ouachita Mountains, the Boardstand-Old Military Road Loop offers the best 2 night hike in Oklahoma. It is comprised of 3 trails, the Ouachita, the Old Military Road and the Boardstand and, with 7 different trailheads, there are plenty of options for customizing the hike. The Oklahoma Ouachitas can be very hot and very dry so hikers are encouraged to check about water availability with the Forest Service and cache water if necessary.

The Ouachita Mountains were formed by low angle thrust faults of Pennsylvanian aged clastic rocks. The top of Winding Stair Mountain is a competent sandstone of the Jackfork Formation; the valleys are formed from eroded shale. The mountains have a maximum relief of about 1,600 feet and, in this area, reach a maximum elevation of almost 2,400 feet.

Dates

Meet at TUMC Saturday — May 29 @ 8:00am
Return to TUMC Monday — May 31 @ 6:00pm

Talimena State Park,

50884 Hwy 271,

Talihina, OK 74571

United States