Shuttles Along the Trail
How Trail Shuttles Work
Shuttles are a convenient way to get between where you want to start and finish your trip.
Whether you are planning a short day hike, or a week-long adventure, we should have a Shuttle that meets your needs.
In making plans to use a Shuttle, we recommend that you park where you plan to finish your trip, have the shuttle pick you up, and be shuttled to where you want to begin.
This way, you can take as little or as much time as you need to enjoy yourself and get back to your vehicle.We have made arrangements with shuttle providers along the trail, because our goal is to get you out on the trail! Depending on your trip, location, and dates, you may find one of the providers listed below to be your best choice for a trail shuttle. Contact shuttle providers directly for rates and booking information.
| LOCATION | SECTION | VENDOR |
|---|---|---|
| Mile 0 to Mile 12.4 | North Courtois | Ozark Outdoors |
Mile 12.4 to Mile 57.1
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Courtois & Trace Creek (plus Council Bluff Boat Launch) |
Bass' River Resort Located on the Courtois Creek in Crawford County right on the trail at mile 12.4. Shuttle service area is the entire Courtois and Trace Creek section, plus other destinations as arranged. Teaming up with Ozark Outdoors this vendor can arrange a hike-and-float trip. The resort has camping, cabins, food, canoes, rafts and more. Website: bassresort.com Phone: 800-392-3700 |
Mile 57.1 to Mile 111 plus Mile 0 to 22.2 |
Middle Fork, Karkaghne, western Taum Sauk and southern Trace Creek | Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort The folks at Brushy Creek specialize in equestrian adventures but can provide shuttles for trail users of all types. They are located between Black and Oates in Reynolds County and have a connector trail to the Karkaghne section of the Ozark Trail. In addition to shuttles, Brushy Creek has a campground, cabins, stables, showers and a restaurant. Website: brushycreeklodge.com Phone: 573-269-4600 |
| Mile 111 to Mile 167.3 | Blair Creek & Current River | Windy's Canoe Headquartered in Eminence Missouri on the Jack's Fork River, the folks at Windy's Canoe can help you with shuttles on the Blair Creek and Current River sections of trail. Additional trips may be available, and of course they have canoes, too. Website: www.windyscanoe.com Phone: 866-889-8177 |
| Mile 167.3 to Mile 225.2 | Current River, Between the Rivers and Eleven Point | Richard's Canoe Rental The folks at Richard's Canoe have been shuttling Ozark Trail hikers for years and they know the trailheads well. An exellent choice for the Eleven Point and Between the Rivers sections, they also will shuttle almost anywhere on the trail, including trips for through-hikers. A canoe provider for the Eleven Point Scenic Riverway. Website: richardscanoerental.com Phone: 417-778-6186 |
Are you an Ozark Trail shuttle provider who isn't listed above? Give us a call to be added to this page!