Can I Ride The Ozark Overland Adventure Trail....In The Rain? OOAT Day 1

The Ozark Overland Adventure Trail (OOAT) is a popular 4x4 route that most off-roaders drive in about five days. I wanted to see if an adventure bike could do it — and how long it would actually take. Spoiler: it wasn’t easy. From deep water crossings to slick red-clay climbs, Day 1 turned into a full-on endurance test. Day 1 Highlights: • Rain-soaked climbs that felt impossible • Multiple drops (and a few humble moments) • Broken mounts, soaked gear, and a ton of lessons learned • Some of the best Ozark views you’ll ever see This ride is all about pushing limits, learning the hard way, and finding out what adventure bikes — and me — are really capable of when conditions go sideways. If you want to download the GPX track for this ride, plus tracks from my other routes and exclusive map resources, check out my Patreon: 👉 www.patreon.com/CheeksWillRide