Between The Rivers Section
From the Current River to the Eleven Point
River-- this section bridges the gap, but touches neither.
Water planning is important on this section.
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Description from the Ozark Trail Council Brochure
From Highway 60, the trail leads generally south
for the first 13 miles winding through numerous small tributaries
that feed the Current River, including Wildhorse Hollow, Chilton
Creek, Devil's Run, and Big Barren Creek. From Big Barren
Creek, the trail heads west along the north prong of Cedar Bluff
Creek. The trail climbs gently out of Cedar Bluff Creek
drainage and crosses a major ridge that divides the Current River
watershed and the Eleven Point River watershed. The last eight
and one-half mile of trail proceed generally southwest following
Gold Mine Hollow, the ridge above Kelly Hollow, and Fox Hollow
before ending on Forest Service Road 3152 above Hurricane Creek. Directions
There are three trailheads on this section.
- Highway 60- (we are contacting the
USFS for the exact directions to this trailhead)
-
Sinking Creek Lookout Tower- From Van Buren, take Highway 60
west 9-10 miles to Highway J. Go south on J for about 9
miles to FS 3152. Right on FS 3152 less than a mile to the
tower parking lot on your right. There is a short spur trail
to reach the main trail.
- FS 3152- From Sinking
Creek Lookout Tower, continue west on FS 3152 4-5 miles to the
trailhead.
Further Information
Danny's Backpacking review of this section (with water planning)
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