Buffalo River Trail: Dillard Ferry to Spring Creek
Trail
5.9 mile
9.6 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,062'
324 m
Descent: -785' -239 m
High: 973' 296 m
Low: 519' 158 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 45% (24°)
Dogs
Leashed
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Current trail conditions
Unknown
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“Lower stretch of the Buffalo River Trail from Spring Creek to Dillard's Ferry.”
— Rob Mahon
Features
Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
This stretch of the Buffalo River Trail runs along the south bluffs along the Buffalo National River from Spring Creek to Dillard's Ferry. The trail has beautiful views overlooking the river and climbs up onto bluffs over the river several times along this stretch. The trail is mostly shaded in the trees, and is well-maintained but has some rocky sections. One steep hill 2 to 2.5 miles from Dillard's Ferry has >15% grades and high rock steps.
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Contacts
Land Manager: NPS - Buffalo National River
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