The trail follows through heavy oak forests punctuated with small meadows. It can be accessed at Brush Arbor trailhead (Walton Chapel on the map) and Upalika Pond trailhead in the center of the section, plus the Wrangler trailhead to the east. Water is available near all trailheads except Wrangler, and in creeks along the trail. A three-mile gap separates this section from the Wappapello section. This section is maintained by the Ozark Trails Club with other local volunteers. Contact Fred Stenger for more information.

As of 11/07/2011, the condition is:
Open - Seasonal Growth, Closed Hwy A to FR3551.

Tornado damage from 05/25/2011 has left a .7 mi path of moderate to severe damage between Hwy A and FR3551, closing this 2.4 mi portion.

Seasonal growth and trees down in a few places can make it difficult to get through. From Walton Chapel trail head (Brush Arbor), trail is passable, with low hanging limbs. About half way to gravel 3551, the trail can be difficult to follow and get through.

Trail Statistics Hiking Biking Equestrian Distance: 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate Camping: Primitive camping is allowed in the Mark Twain forest (100' from trail) Total Ascent: 1500' E-to-W; 1400' W-to-E (refers to total gain of all climbs on trail) Topo Quads: Ellsinore, Williamsville Restrictions: none

Trailheads and Directions Brushy Creek Trailhead Directions Coming Soon! Brush Arbor/Walton Chapel Trailhead Directions Coming Soon! Upalika Pond Trailhead Directions Coming Soon! Victory School House Trailhead Directions Coming Soon! Wrangler Trailhead Directions Coming Soon!