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This section connects the OT: Courtois Section to the north with the OT: Taum Sauk Section and the Middlefork. Section.


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Map Key

26.8

Miles

43.2

KM

Point to Point

1,382' 421 m

High

853' 260 m

Low

2,909' 887 m

Up

2,819' 859 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This section is located in Washington and Iron counties and lies southwest of Potosi. The northern 18 miles of the trail was constructed in 1968, with the last six miles added in 1983.

To the north, it connects with the Ozark Trail: Courtois Section, to the south the Ozark Trail: Taum Sauk Section, and in between is the Ozark Trail: Middlefork / John Roth Memorial Section. The Trace Creek section is open to foot, bike and equestrian traffic.

A spur trail can be found near the section's midpoint that leads to the 12-mile Lake Shore Trail (Council Bluff Trail).

Contacts

Shared By:

Ozark Trail Association with improvements by Zac Nixon

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 5 votes

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#217

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#8,580

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Apr 29, 2023
Mike Tobin
Lots of up and downs- pretty steep pitches in a few places. The reward topside is not as great as sections south, but creeks valleys were delightful 13.8mi
Aug 19, 2020
Kanda Simpson
Hazel Creek crossing was hard look for second crossing. Around mile 11-13 they are (at this time frame) bating wild boars near trail.
May 17, 2020
Zac Nixon
Overall great conditions, for now! 26.1mi — 8h 08m
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