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Ozark Trail: North Fork Section

4.0 (6 Ratings)
This is currently a stand alone section at the southern end of the Ozark Trail.
26
mi
Distance
2,691
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
26.05mi
Distance
2,691ft
Elevation Gain
2,903ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,243ft
High Point
677ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section was established by repurposing stretches of the Ridge Runner Trail and surrounding trails in the Devil's Backbone Wilderness area and by adding 12 more miles to the east from around Blue Springs to Pomona. The 27-mile stretch from the Pomona trailhead that continues through the Devils Backbone Wilderness has recently been rehabbed with new signage and is in great shape.

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Contributors
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