Trail Overview
This through route connects Spiderweb (FS 1622B) with Little Bigger Road through the Mount Magazine Ranger District of the Ozark National Forest. Forest Service maps identify FS 1622B as part of the road network near Sorghum Hollow. The route follows a graded gravel and dirt surface, with loose gravel and exposed native soil visible in several sections. The surrounding landscape consists of mature pine and hardwood forest, with grasses, shrubs, and younger trees lining the roadway. Some areas open slightly along the shoulders, while others pass beneath a denser forest canopy. The route is primarily one vehicle wide, but wider shoulders and openings provide plenty of opportunities to pull over for opposing traffic. During dry conditions, the gravel and dirt surface can become dusty and may temporarily reduce visibility.
Difficulty
This graded gravel and dirt route has typical whoops, dips, occasional ruts, and loose gravel. There are no major obstacles along the route.
History
The Mount Magazine area has a long history of transportation, forestry and recreation. During the Great Depression, federal programs including the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration developed roads and recreation infrastructure around the mountain. Cove Lake was constructed as part of the Mount Magazine land-use project and was completed in 1938, while CCC crews based at nearby Blue Mountain performed forestry work and improved roads throughout the area. Many of today's routes travel through the same national forest landscape that was extensively managed and developed during this period.
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