Karkaghne Section
This section is 28 miles long. There is a pretty good gap without water sources between Bee Fork and Grasshopper Hollow, so water planning is important.
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Overview
The lower 18 miles of this section were
constructed in the 80's, running from Sutton Bluff to Highway 72.
In 2000, a 10-mile extension to Oates was added.
This is mainly a side-slope trail, running just below the ridge-tops
as it snakes its way from Oates to Highway 72, occasionally dipping
into the valleys as it crosses the West Fork of the Black River, Bee
Fork and a few hollows along the way. Near the southern end of
the trail is a side-trip to
Grasshopper Hollow, the largest fen complex in non-glaciated North America.
Directions
There are three trailheads on this section.
There is a small parking lot at the Highway J crossing.
- Sutton Bluff- From Centerville, take
Highway 21 north 2 miles to Forest Road 2233. Go west six
miles to FS 2336, then south 2 miles past Sutton Bluff Recreation
Area. Cross the bridge and continue around the hillside to
the trailhead parking lot.
- Highway 72- From
Centerville, go south on Highway 21, then west on Highway 72.
Go south on Highway P and the trailhead is almost immediately on your left.
- Highway J- The turnoff
is .7 mile east
of Oates (the Highway J & CR 836 intersection) and 7.6 miles west
of the Highway J & 49 intersection. Go south on a little
gravel road marked with "Ozark Trail Parking" signs and continue until the road makes a small bend. The parking area is straight ahead, just next to a red gate. This is currently a small lot with parking for only 2-3 vehicles. Please don't block the red gate! Pleaes be courteous and respect the land, as this gravel road lies on
private property.
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