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Ozark Trail: Blair Creek Section

4.8 (4 Ratings)
This section connects with the OT: Karkagne Section to the north with the OT: Current River Section to the south.
25.9
mi
Distance
2,319
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
25.91mi
Distance
2,319ft
Elevation Gain
3,014ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,311ft
High Point
566ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The northern six miles of this section head along a prominent ridge line that separates Big Creek and Blair Creek. The trail then drops south of the ridge and enters the Blair Creek watershed. Here, the trail follows Blair Creek to the south as the creek cuts a long, deepening valley toward Current River. Along this stretch of trail, explore old home sites, natural springs, and fields returning to their natural state with myriad wildflowers through the Blair Creek Valley. The trail gradually continues toward the bluffs perched above the Current River where you'll find the most breathtaking views of the river along the entire trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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