Tacomas in the Ozark Mountains

I get to wheel with other Tacoma owners in Ozark mountains.

Our Tacoma members made this video about wheeling in the Snozarks. This is our backyard.

https://youtu.be/N9zpY72qZ4o?si=6n-WMkx6jm4Il2tJ

 

I'd like to do this in the next few years. Plan to finish all upgrades to my truck between now and next summer. After that we'll be traveling all over doing these trails and such. We went up to Hot Spring Off Road park back in 23. It's fairly near the Ozarks. Really awesome out there.

 

There is a another mountain range between the Ouachitas (Hot Springs) and the upper Ozarks named Mt Magazine. It is the highest elevation mountain in the state and loaded with beautiful scenery. I'm planning to go to the Louisiana Land Cruisers "Mardi Krawl" at Hawk's Pride Offroad Park in Tuscumbia, AL September 11-14.

 

Whaaaat!? That's awesome. What is Louisiana Land Cruisers? I live just north of New Orleans and there ain't no kinda 4x4 action around here unless you want to go mudding in the spillway. Wife n I are going to Kisatchie next month and doing a bunch of trails there, but other than that I can't find anyone or anything that isn't just a Jeep group around here.

 

This is a big deal. People travel from AR to attend this event.

https://tlca.org/calendar/mardi-krawl/

https://www.lalandkrewesers.net/events

 

Awe man that's awesome! That march meeting is just north of where I live. Is that open to anyone or just group members? This is what I've been looking for.

I haven't been to Hawk pride Park yet, just Hot Springs. Are there many trails that a stock 23TRDOR can do?

 

cool, I'm not far north of this event. I used to hit the Moab meets out west, would be interested in something in this part of the country. cool vid, thanks for sharing

 

I would reach out to the https://www.lalandkrewesers.net/ TLCA club to get into the communication loop. TLCA clubs are for all Toyota and Lexus 4x4 trucks.

 

We have many get togethers in the Ozark and Ouachita mountains throughout the year. Since you are in Nashville, I would look into the Great Smokey Mountain Trail Ride. The Southeast Toyota Land Cruiser Association (STLCA) is your club for all things Toyota 4-wheel drive in the Southeastern US.

https://stlca.org/gsmtr/

 

copy that. my june is nuts for travel, but I appreciate the heads up on that event also! will try to keep in the loop on all the wheeling/camping in this region

 

Thanks for the info! I just realized the day of the March meetup is the same weekend we are going to Kisatchie, so I'll miss it. I am definitely interested in your group though!

 

I'm planning a trip to the Ozarks starting on Memorial Day. Any tips or general advice? Will be my gen3 offroad and a 4runner offroad.

 

Yes indeed. How long are you planning to visit?

Here's a tip from a native.

The most scenic parts of the Ouachita and Ozark mountains are the easiest to reach by vehicle. That is actually by design dating back to the 1930s. I will post some pictures.


Scenic Route Map.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/EG5wKcBfu99fieap9

 

Hardy Falls on Highway 309 between Havana and the Magazine Mountain Lodge



View from Buzzard Rock Point on Magazine Mountain.



Big Shoals Falls on Magazine Mountain

 

We are going to camp for 4 nights. Here is the route I worked out on OnX: