That ridge on the Buffalo. God's paint brush. I was born in the heart of TX, raised in the piney woods of East TX but bleed Razorback red. I miss those mountains and hills. What a wonderful part of the world. Thank you for posting this.
Just did this route before Thanksgiving. A few points of advice to anyone heading out on it: 1) This is NOT a beginner trail. You will definitely get scratches on your vehicle from the tight, seldomly-travelled routes. 2) Do NOT attempt this solo. There are countless bog holes and water crossings where a second vehicle will be invaluable if recovery is needed. Recovery gear is REQUIRED! 3) Check EVERY bog hole for water depth and bottom surface quality. There are some bottomless bog holes out there that have been dug out by huge tires. 3.5) Keep recovery gear close at hand. When things go pear-shaped when water is involved, time matters, as seen in the video. 4) There are bypass routes on several of the bog holes. These are almost always torn up WORSE than the main track. 5) At the very start of the trail the road into Woolam Ford has been blocked off. The road to the right of the closure will loop back around to the ford and is open as of 11/2022. 6) Larger vans & sport mobiles will find the self roads to be too narrow. Erosion is continually eating away at these shelves and there have been some very narrow bypasses cut into the woods. I think Land Cruisers or other full-size rigs will have a very hard time in this section. Beware of the undercutting on the trail from erosion. It's an amazingly diverse route with lots of different types of challenges. Thanks to the author for putting this together!
@@jacobarnold5885 I'm not super familiar with sxs, but I would be concerned with the first crossing of the Buffalo river near st Joe. It would likely be over the tires most of the year. Wouldn't attempt solo. Need a winch in the group. Check the bog holes for depth.
@@Rob-jq3zu most trails will be no problem for a tundra. On this route, there are a few tight spots that will be an extra challenge in such a wide/long vehicle. Such as the shelf road by the creek.
Videos keep getting better. Thanks for the hard work. Also, thanks for demonstrating the proper way to cross mudholes and streams. Too many think it's an opportunity to make as big a splash as they can, destroying and eventually closing our trails. Wonderful trail respect 👍👍
Those are some serious water crossings! The trail at the end looked fun... I'd like to take the Tundra up it! Great video. I don't watch a lot of RUclips videos, but really enjoyed this one.
Great movie! The drone shots along with the powerful music make this truly an epic experience. Your passion for overlanding shows through in this production. Thank you for doing this! 🙏
Main benefit for my cold air intake is that it opened up a ton of real estate to mount my air compressor. Never regretted it for a moment. I have a 100w flexible solar panel on my roof tent and it helps keep my battryntopped up. I find I need the extra boost in hot weather.
Great job from all angles regarding camera work!! The water crossings and wheeling were fun and the camping looked fulfilling. Thanks for bringing us along. From North East Georgia.
Bummer for Robert.....Back in my wheelin' days most trips were great but every once in a while I would have a day that made me wish I had just stayed home.
Great video ! Was born in MO. And sure do miss the real woods and creeks ended up in Central Texas building up our Power Wagon for adventures, retirement in 4 years ! Thanks for your hard work making these videos.
Saw you pass us at the first camp site! Sorry to have taken the spot y’all wanted but it was super cool to see the crew that made the OOAT possible, on our very first trip to the Ozarks. Made it through day 3 can’t wait to get back and finish it.
at 1:19:07 I got stuck in that middle path this weekend. It swallowed my gladiator whole. The left path you took has also gotten deeper since this video so heads up to anyone who takes this route. Take the right path as it is currently the shallowest just look out for the under-water log at the far end. If you do get stuck in here expect to be covered head-to-toe in mud. My mechanic is going to be a happy camper lol
Thank you so much for your videos. I’m a beginner and considered this trail, but after watching and being educated, I realize it is way beyond my confidence level and ability. Without watching, I may have attempted and gotten hemmed up.
What an AWESOME video!!! I really appreciate all of the time you put into filming and editing the videos. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys!!!
Great job on making it a full length video.4,049 views • Feb 4, 2022 •Plus all The Comments below .It`s just that Good. Amazing video/music scenes 5*s Make some Popcorn .
Awesome video! Was an awesome video to cast to my TV. Big screen really does those drone shots justice! It was cool to see my handiwork still there on the chalkboard in the school house “The Oklahomies”
While it was an amazing video, there was a heck of a lot of NOPE in it. Leave out the mud pits and deep water stuff and I’m all for it. Absolutely loved the overhead drone stuff snaking through the woods. Sorry that Robert had the issues he did and hope it all dried out well.
Hello, I am in Oregon State now but I grew up in Missouri, canoeing and camping on rivers and streams all over the Ozarks. I've had all manner of SUV, never a proper overlanding rig. Currently roaming up and down the West coast in circa 2000 Denali XL and loving it. Great content, keep it up!
My family was raised up on and around the banks of Current River and Eleven Point going back a few generations. I would be super interested in any content around or dealing with the Eleven Point. Gravel roads, campgrounds, anything that might be fun or useful on my next trip back. Be good!
Great video footage. It was very cool to see footage of some of the same crossing we did earlier this past summer. Thanks for putting in the work in making this video.
Well put together video and Trail. You guys wheel responsibly. The video does a great job of showing many of the crossings and obstacles, along with some great side adventures. Thank you for sharing.
Great Video! I watched every minute of it. I could tell you put some effort in it. I'm a local from here and its nice to see someone doing these videos of our natural state!!
Excellent footage; looks like a lot of fun out there. Pretty rough time for the 4Runner though … 25:2543:19 & the engine not wanting to start shortly thereafter.
I’m new to the channel and enjoying all of the content. Very professionally done. It is really great seeing all of this local scenery, I am in Springfield. Stay safe!
Well Toyota won't be using this as a commercial anytime soon, lol. Really enjoyed the video, I will be exploring the Ozarks Feb 16/20 hope I miss some of the holes and crossing I don't have a snorkel yet!
Yeah…my 4Runner did better on the bonfire run…or I should say I’d did better. I made a stupid mistake with the mud hole…any vehicle…including a Jeep would not run well with water in the gas tank.
Best video I’ve seen in a while! Such awesome trailer and just wow to the water crossings. We don’t have anything like that in my area of Middle TN. Keep up the great content and have fun!
First went to the Buffalo River back in the 70s with the Boy Scouts to canoe it. Later on discovered Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper for rock climbing. Love that whole Buffalo River area.
Hey Matt, this is by far my favorite video. I have really enjoyed all of your videos. I'm new to your channel, and I can honestly say Ozark Overland Adventures is fast becoming my favorite! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your channel. Great job! Watching from Texas.
Awesome Movie….Definitely enjoyed watching the adventure. I’m from Southern California and would love to someday take our overland tundra out that way to do some of these amazing water crossings I’ve seen in your channel. Thank you for sharing but these are definitely goals for me and also soon to get my wife a jeep she’s been wanting for a good while.
I'm just going to say it; that 4 runner looked exhausted trying to keep up with those jeeps. Makes me wonder if all the trouble it was having was from the driver or was it the 4 Runner. Either way, I will be marking a 4 runner off my list of vehicles for overland consideration.
I think the driver had a mental lapse :/ . If you go back and watch the bon fire episodes you will see the 4runner did pretty well running with jeeps on 35's. I wouldn't cross it off the list. I love my 4runner but I have put a lot of work in her to help her "keep up" with those Rubicons. If you want to do some extreme of roading it is hard to beat a jeep. That being said if you want a comfortable ride and haul a lot of gear, it's hard to beat the 4runner.
On top of the great last response, if you think you’ll never get stuck or make a mistake off-road, you may want to skip the hobby entirely. Over my years of this hobby, it’s less about the vehicle and more about the driver/spotter. There are lots of cases where a jeep on 35s is out wheeled by a Toyota (taco or 4Runner) on 33s. Bigger tires help, but 1-2 inches isn’t always going to keep you from where you’re going. It may make things easier, but rarely (for most overlanding) will entirely impede you.
You can have a very good car, but if you don't drive correctly you can blow them up. At no time did I see the guys lift the hood to see the possible problem. This video seems more like a jeep face to toyota promo hehe.
Always before doing water crossing like that .. TIP: SPRAY ALL DOOR SEAL WITH WD40 it will help keep water out . If your seals are in good shape 😉 Good video 👍
Great video, I'm up at the northern end of Missouri, the land of corn and beans. Lol. A jeep has always been on my want list but currently my two sons and I overland on dual sports. Love to try this trail but we'd have to catch it with water levels a bit lower. Thanks for the vids and just subscribed.
Love it! Great job!! Will have to watch again without family interruptions 😄 And I'm gonna say it. Robert needs a Wrangler 🤣 Thanks for the entertainment!!!!
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kinda tearing up at 19:00+ just know your enjoying the experience. I am disabled sitting in my wheelchair wishing for these moments ....
Oh wow!!! Thank you!!!! He teared up during editing!
That ridge on the Buffalo. God's paint brush. I was born in the heart of TX, raised in the piney woods of East TX but bleed Razorback red. I miss those mountains and hills. What a wonderful part of the world. Thank you for posting this.
I absolutely adore robert’s 4runner.
They are having a blast that look like a lot of fun that water is so beautiful.
Just did this route before Thanksgiving. A few points of advice to anyone heading out on it:
1) This is NOT a beginner trail. You will definitely get scratches on your vehicle from the tight, seldomly-travelled routes.
2) Do NOT attempt this solo. There are countless bog holes and water crossings where a second vehicle will be invaluable if recovery is needed. Recovery gear is REQUIRED!
3) Check EVERY bog hole for water depth and bottom surface quality. There are some bottomless bog holes out there that have been dug out by huge tires.
3.5) Keep recovery gear close at hand. When things go pear-shaped when water is involved, time matters, as seen in the video.
4) There are bypass routes on several of the bog holes. These are almost always torn up WORSE than the main track.
5) At the very start of the trail the road into Woolam Ford has been blocked off. The road to the right of the closure will loop back around to the ford and is open as of 11/2022.
6) Larger vans & sport mobiles will find the self roads to be too narrow. Erosion is continually eating away at these shelves and there have been some very narrow bypasses cut into the woods. I think Land Cruisers or other full-size rigs will have a very hard time in this section. Beware of the undercutting on the trail from erosion.
It's an amazingly diverse route with lots of different types of challenges. Thanks to the author for putting this together!
So glad you had fun on it!!
Y’all think I could run this route on a can am maverick?
@@jacobarnold5885 I'm not super familiar with sxs, but I would be concerned with the first crossing of the Buffalo river near st Joe. It would likely be over the tires most of the year. Wouldn't attempt solo. Need a winch in the group. Check the bog holes for depth.
Can a tundra make it in the ozarks?
@@Rob-jq3zu most trails will be no problem for a tundra. On this route, there are a few tight spots that will be an extra challenge in such a wide/long vehicle. Such as the shelf road by the creek.
Really enjoyed the Nars and waterfalls. So many beautiful places in the Ozarks.
Videos keep getting better. Thanks for the hard work.
Also, thanks for demonstrating the proper way to cross mudholes and streams. Too many think it's an opportunity to make as big a splash as they can, destroying and eventually closing our trails.
Wonderful trail respect 👍👍
Thank you very much!!
Great content this is the best video a seen in months
Those are some serious water crossings! The trail at the end looked fun... I'd like to take the Tundra up it!
Great video. I don't watch a lot of RUclips videos, but really enjoyed this one.
Thank you!!! Come on down!!
Such a great compliment! Thanks!
Great movie! The drone shots along with the powerful music make this truly an epic experience. Your passion for overlanding shows through in this production. Thank you for doing this! 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Davvero un video ottimo, posti meravigliosi e jeep fantastiche! Sono innamorato del gladiator, e vedendolo allestito così è davvero bellissimo!!
Main benefit for my cold air intake is that it opened up a ton of real estate to mount my air compressor. Never regretted it for a moment. I have a 100w flexible solar panel on my roof tent and it helps keep my battryntopped up. I find I need the extra boost in hot weather.
Can’t wait to give this trail a shot next time I’m back in town.
Great job from all angles regarding camera work!! The water crossings and wheeling were fun and the camping looked fulfilling.
Thanks for bringing us along.
From North East Georgia.
Bummer for Robert.....Back in my wheelin' days most trips were great but every once in a while I would have a day that made me wish I had just stayed home.
Great work on the movie Matt. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Had a smile on my face the whole time.
Yes Brother, another great episode. I envy the places to explore. Greetings.
shoutout to the fellas from central Mississippi. Hope to see you all on the interstate. Definitely have me interested on some trail rides.
Great video ! Was born in MO. And sure do miss the real woods and creeks ended up in Central Texas building up our Power Wagon for adventures, retirement in 4 years ! Thanks for your hard work making these videos.
Saw you pass us at the first camp site!
Sorry to have taken the spot y’all wanted but it was super cool to see the crew that made the OOAT possible, on our very first trip to the Ozarks.
Made it through day 3 can’t wait to get back and finish it.
So glad you enjoyed it.
at 1:19:07 I got stuck in that middle path this weekend. It swallowed my gladiator whole. The left path you took has also gotten deeper since this video so heads up to anyone who takes this route. Take the right path as it is currently the shallowest just look out for the under-water log at the far end. If you do get stuck in here expect to be covered head-to-toe in mud. My mechanic is going to be a happy camper lol
An excellent video, very beautiful places that we would like to have an experience as beautiful as that. Thanks
Great video! Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for your videos. I’m a beginner and considered this trail, but after watching and being educated, I realize it is way beyond my confidence level and ability. Without watching, I may have attempted and gotten hemmed up.
Looks like an amazing time!
What an AWESOME video!!! I really appreciate all of the time you put into filming and editing the videos. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys!!!
Thanks so much!!
That was an amazing video.
Thank you!
All I can say is WOW!!!!!
That was AWESOME! Thanks!
Great job on making it a full length video.4,049 views • Feb 4, 2022 •Plus all The Comments below .It`s just that Good. Amazing video/music scenes 5*s Make some Popcorn .
Wow, thanks
Great job!!!! Good video!!!!!!
Glad you stopped by the Union Schoolhouse.
I just stumbled upon your "adventures" and have been watching them all day. Nice!
Awesome. Thank you!
Awesome video! Was an awesome video to cast to my TV. Big screen really does those drone shots justice!
It was cool to see my handiwork still there on the chalkboard in the school house
“The Oklahomies”
Absolutely 1 of th best videos out there. Keep on doing what u do sir and give the rest of us something to look forward to!!
Thank you so much!!
That was awesome. That was the best off road programs I ever saw. The Ozarks are beautiful and that Highwater Trail is extreme! Cheers!
Holy moly, good job!
Love the video!!! I really like how your videos are long and show a lot of details.
While it was an amazing video, there was a heck of a lot of NOPE in it. Leave out the mud pits and deep water stuff and I’m all for it. Absolutely loved the overhead drone stuff snaking through the woods. Sorry that Robert had the issues he did and hope it all dried out well.
Thanks…mud connections got her running better than ever!
Love the drone shot at 41:10. Epic.
Hello, I am in Oregon State now but I grew up in Missouri, canoeing and camping on rivers and streams all over the Ozarks. I've had all manner of SUV, never a proper overlanding rig. Currently roaming up and down the West coast in circa 2000 Denali XL and loving it. Great content, keep it up!
My family was raised up on and around the banks of Current River and Eleven Point going back a few generations. I would be super interested in any content around or dealing with the Eleven Point. Gravel roads, campgrounds, anything that might be fun or useful on my next trip back. Be good!
An amazing video.Such beautiful scenery! Thank you for sharing this with the youtube community.
Your videos are amazing! Thank you so much!
Great video footage. It was very cool to see footage of some of the same crossing we did earlier this past summer. Thanks for putting in the work in making this video.
That was an amazing video. Spent the better part of my childhood at fall Creek Falls. I had no idea they had vehicle trails around there cannot wait!
Great video and we're looking forward to exploring some of this beautiful area!
Great video I love those Ozark’s. I have a 13 Rubicon w/35s. I’m 61 years old and still love off-roading. Would love to do a trip with your group
Well put together video and Trail. You guys wheel responsibly. The video does a great job of showing many of the crossings and obstacles, along with some great side adventures. Thank you for sharing.
What a great video. Great job. I can't believe how quickly your channel has been growing.
Thanks!!
I love it. nice place nice truck
Wow what an amazing adventure! Great job on making it a full length video. I think this is probably the longest one I have watched on You Tube!
Thanks so much!
Great video, great scenery! Hopefully Robert's Yota was able to get fixed up without too much work.
Wow, excellent production. Well done. I really enjoyed watching this movie.
Awesome! I want to go on the next run!!
big fan of your channel, so far this is the best video i've seen of water crossings, greetings from Baja California, Mexico.
Thank you very much!
awesome ride
amazing trip guys, need to put the Ozark National Forest on my list of adventures.
Great Video! I watched every minute of it. I could tell you put some effort in it. I'm a local from here and its nice to see someone doing these videos of our natural state!!
very cute and beautiful video
Fantastic video! Well put together. A lot of work went into it and it shows! Cheers.
Living the dream!
so nice to watch this full video. well done guys. nice trip and views.
Thanks so much!
Wow, so awesome, love your work, wish I was wheelin with you guys!
Thanks!!
Absolutely amazing thank you very much for all your effort making a video I know it takes a lot of time..it was worth it!!!
Thank you very much!
Great video!
Amazing off road.
Another excellent video Matt. I think the way you guide us through all the proper ways to the trails is awesome
That was a bad ass trail video great video
Excellent footage; looks like a lot of fun out there. Pretty rough time for the 4Runner though … 25:25 43:19 & the engine not wanting to start shortly thereafter.
thats what he gets for having those stupid flashing running lights on the whole time lolol
@@jkthomp01 You mean the led refresh intervals that you can’t see with your naked eye?
Crazy to watch this in comparison to when we ran Day 1/2 after heavy rains. Good to see all the hidden obstacles for next time 😂
Nice trail ride
Awesome video I have been all over the trails in the video never knew it was called the high water mark trail.
Love the water crossings and beautiful trails! I'm trying to plan a trip here April 1st if my locker comes in.
New sub from Canada 🇨🇦🍻
I’m new to the channel and enjoying all of the content. Very professionally done. It is really great seeing all of this local scenery, I am in Springfield. Stay safe!
Great video! Love this area so much, its definitely a different experience if its dry or wet.
Your drone shots are pretty spectacular!!!
Thanks a ton!
Another great video Matt. Jamie and I watched it last night. Good stuff. Keep up the great work and we will see you at MOORE. Be safe out there.
Awesome! Thank you!
Well Toyota won't be using this as a commercial anytime soon, lol. Really enjoyed the video, I will be exploring the Ozarks Feb 16/20 hope I miss some of the holes and crossing I don't have a snorkel yet!
😂😂😂
Yeah…my 4Runner did better on the bonfire run…or I should say I’d did better. I made a stupid mistake with the mud hole…any vehicle…including a Jeep would not run well with water in the gas tank.
Best video I’ve seen in a while! Such awesome trailer and just wow to the water crossings. We don’t have anything like that in my area of Middle TN. Keep up the great content and have fun!
First went to the Buffalo River back in the 70s with the Boy Scouts to canoe it. Later on discovered Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper for rock climbing. Love that whole Buffalo River area.
Hey Matt, this is by far my favorite video. I have really enjoyed all of your videos. I'm new to your channel, and I can honestly say Ozark Overland Adventures is fast becoming my favorite! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your channel. Great job! Watching from Texas.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video content -great photography! Felt like I was there with you guys.
Thanks for sharing your video with us.
Looking forward to the next one ☝️
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome video as always! Looked like a great trip.
New to your channel. I like your videos and adventures. Very well done with all the footage.
Awesome, thank you!
The drone shots are phenomenal 🤘🏻💯 great job on editing this video respect 🫡
Thank you!!
Fantastic video!!!
Thanks friend!!!!
Awesome Movie….Definitely enjoyed watching the adventure. I’m from Southern California and would love to someday take our overland tundra out that way to do some of these amazing water crossings I’ve seen in your channel. Thank you for sharing but these are definitely goals for me and also soon to get my wife a jeep she’s been wanting for a good while.
Really enjoyed this. I can tell you must have put in a lot of time on this and it was great. Those water crossings were wild!
Thanks a ton!
New subscriber! I just recently bought and wrangler and just getting started. I'm also from Missouri
Welcome aboard!
Wow I really enjoyed this! I don’t even own a Jeep!😂 I ride adventure bikes but I love your channel! Keep up the great work!🤘
New to your channel and love every minute of it!! This is making me want to buy a trailer and travel this summer!. I'll certainly keep watching!!
Thanks so much!!!
Love your style of videography! That was an epic adventure. I’m definitely going to Arkansas for some off the grid Jeep camping this summer.
Nice job filming and editing. I know how time consuming it can be getting all those extra angles.
I'm just going to say it; that 4 runner looked exhausted trying to keep up with those jeeps. Makes me wonder if all the trouble it was having was from the driver or was it the 4 Runner. Either way, I will be marking a 4 runner off my list of vehicles for overland consideration.
I think the driver had a mental lapse :/ . If you go back and watch the bon fire episodes you will see the 4runner did pretty well running with jeeps on 35's. I wouldn't cross it off the list. I love my 4runner but I have put a lot of work in her to help her "keep up" with those Rubicons. If you want to do some extreme of roading it is hard to beat a jeep. That being said if you want a comfortable ride and haul a lot of gear, it's hard to beat the 4runner.
On top of the great last response, if you think you’ll never get stuck or make a mistake off-road, you may want to skip the hobby entirely. Over my years of this hobby, it’s less about the vehicle and more about the driver/spotter. There are lots of cases where a jeep on 35s is out wheeled by a Toyota (taco or 4Runner) on 33s. Bigger tires help, but 1-2 inches isn’t always going to keep you from where you’re going. It may make things easier, but rarely (for most overlanding) will entirely impede you.
You can have a very good car, but if you don't drive correctly you can blow them up. At no time did I see the guys lift the hood to see the possible problem. This video seems more like a jeep face to toyota promo hehe.
Small tires.
4-Runners are BadAss , Driver Fault - Old School 22R engine was The Best easy Sleeping in
At 6:45 My clothes will wake up, and they'll be warm in the morning. 🤣
Always before doing water crossing like that ..
TIP:
SPRAY ALL DOOR SEAL WITH WD40 it will help keep water out . If your seals are in good shape 😉 Good video 👍
Never had an issue with water coming in the doors on my Gladiator.
Great video, I'm up at the northern end of Missouri, the land of corn and beans. Lol. A jeep has always been on my want list but currently my two sons and I overland on dual sports. Love to try this trail but we'd have to catch it with water levels a bit lower. Thanks for the vids and just subscribed.
My favorite jeep
Thank you!!
Very nice. That looks like a ton-o-fun. I hope Robert's 4Runner did not turn out too bad.
Love it! Great job!! Will have to watch again without family interruptions 😄
And I'm gonna say it.
Robert needs a Wrangler 🤣
Thanks for the entertainment!!!!
Funny you should say that
One of the best trips yet! There’s only one, JEEP! O|||||||O
I USED TO RUN JEEPS, NOW IM SOLD ON THE TOYOTAS, THEY DONT SEEM TO BREAK AS OFTEN