Near Ozark Trail: Current River Section
Peck Ranch Viewpoint.
Near Ozark Trail: Current River Section
Glade.
Near Ozark Trail: Current River Section
Glade outcrop along the Ozark Trail.
Near Ozark Trail: Current River Section
Approaching glade overlook from the Stegall Mountain Fire Tower Connector.
Near Ozark Trail: Current River Section
The intersection point between the Stegall Mountain Fire Tower Connector and the Ozark Trail.

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Ozark Trail: Current River Section

4.4 (5 Ratings)
This section connects the OT: Blair Creek Section to the north with the OT: Between the Rivers Section to the south.
29.9
mi
Distance
3,417
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
29.9mi
Distance
3,417ft
Elevation Gain
3,470ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,293ft
High Point
497ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins by crossing to the west bank of the Current River on the Highway 106 bridge. It then turns south, continuing along the river for around two miles. From that point, it heads up Indian Creek, crosses a saddle at the south end of Barnett Mountain, and descends to Rocky Creek. The trail heads by a beautiful shut-ins area between Buzzard Mountain and Mill Mountain before turning toward Stegall Mountain. Glades atop Stegall Mountain provide beautiful, open views of the Ozark landscape. From Stegall Mountain, the trail continues southeast through the Peck Ranch Wildlife Area toward Highway 60 and the northern end of the Ozark Trail: Between the Rivers Section southwest of Van Buren.

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Contributors
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