Eleven Point Section
Great vistas and a visit to the cool Eleven
Point make this a favorite section.
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Description from the Ozark Trail Council Brochure
The trail leaves the 3152 trailhead, winding
along the side slopes to Hurricane Creek. The crossing may be
unsafe to use during high water periods. The first 10 miles
pass through very rugged slopes and flowages associated with the
Eleven Point National Scenic River. Several fine views of the
Eleven Point valley are present. From the Greer Recreation
area, at mile 10, the trail parallels the Eleven Point River on its
way to McCormack Lake. There is a fine picture opportunity at
the mouth of Greer Spring and an excellent bluff view of the river
near mile 12. A spur leads to McCormack Lake at mile 13.
Continuing west, the trail winds through the rugged Eleven Point
terrain and offers two more contacts with the river. Near mile
20, the trail passes next to Bockman Spring, which is part of the
Spring Creek flowage. All spring water should be treated
before use. The westernmost 10 miles of the trail are in the Spring
Creek flowage and offer occasional views of the creek and bottom
fields. Route Notes
Our map and GPS file are from the original US
Forest Service route, which has had a few additions since its first
publication. This winter we will be using GPS receivers to
create a new and accurate map of the trail. Until then, a few
notes: - Hurricane Creek to Graveyard
Hollow- The trail splits between these points. There is
the "high trail" and the "river trail." The high trail is
longer and more difficult, but has a great view at the top of the
Hurricane Creek switchbacks. The lower trail follows the
river bottom and passes by Mary Deckard Shoals. Both trails are officially part
of the Ozark Trail.
- McCormack Greer Trail- This
trail and the Ozark trail share the same route for 1.5 miles just
west of Highway 19. The McCormack Greer trail leaves the
Greer Recreation Area parking lot, heads uphill, crosses 19 then
follows a high route before connecting with the Ozark Trail.
1.5 miles later, the trail branches north to McCormack Lake, while
the Ozark Trail continues west. While some people may find
this route more to their liking, the official OT trail runs
through the Greek Recreation Area campground, then follows the
river bottom before connecting to the McCormack Greer Trail (note:
our map currently shows the wrong route, and will be updated
soon).
Directions
There are four trailheads on this section.
- FS 3152- From Winona, take Highway
19 south to FS 3152. Go east about six miles to the
trailhead.
-
Greer Recreation Area- From Winona, take Highway 19 south
to the Eleven Point River.
- McCormack Lake- From
WInona, go south on Highway 19 12-13 miles, then take a right into
the McCormack Lake road. The trail begins near the damn.
-
FS 4155- From Thomasville, go north on Highway 99 about 3
miles to FS 3173. Go east 1.5 miles, then north on FS 4155
for about a mile to the trailhead.
Further Information
Danny McMurphy's narrative
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