BETWEEN THE RIVERS SECTION

From the Current River to the Eleven Point River: this section bridges the gap, but touches neither (Between the Rivers). Water planning is important on this section.

Trail Conditions

This section is in good shape. Controlled burns have made some places hard to follow, so make sure you have a good map or GPS. There is normally occurring deadfall on this section and seasonal growth. Adopt-A-Trail activity is high in select areas, but some of the bottomlands can quickly become overgrown. The Current River and Eleven Point sections may be better destinations if you enjoy summer trips on the Ozark Trail.
NOTE: US Forest Service gates will close for spring firearms turkey season.

Trail Geography

From Highway 60, the trail leads generally south for the first 13 miles winding through numerous small tributaries that feed the Current River, including Wildhorse Hollow, Chilton Creek, Devil’s Run, and Big Barren Creek. From Big Barren Creek, the trail heads west along the north prong of Cedar Bluff Creek. The trail climbs gently out of Cedar Bluff Creek drainage and crosses a major ridge that divides the Current River watershed and the Eleven Point River watershed. The last eight and one-half mile of trail proceed generally southwest following Gold Mine Hollow, the ridge above Kelly Hollow, and Fox Hollow before ending on Forest Service Road 3152 above Hurricane Creek. A connector trail joins the Ozark Trail to Big Spring State Park.