NORTH FORK SECTION

The North Fork section is ready to go. Frequent maintenance and dedicated volunteers keep this section in great shape.

Hiking

Camping

Biking

Riding

Trail Conditions

Overall, the North Fork section is clear and in good shape. Some areas have been recently leaf blown and there is minimal scattered dead fall here and there. Trail is well marked with the exception of Devil’s Backbone Wilderness Area. Wilderness Areas do not have markers so be sure to have good maps and compass or GPS. Children’s Forest at Blue Hole Trail Head recently received new interpretative signs and new bench. A picnic table also located at the trail head. The View from Lover’s Leap is great any time of year. Expect seasonal growth.

Campgrounds

Primitive camping is allowed in the Mark Twain forest (100′ from trail)

27

Miles of Trail

MODERATE

Difficulty

1750′

E to W ascent

1950′

W to E ascent

Trail Geography

This section was created by co-opting portions of the Ridge Runner trail and trails in the Devil’s Backbone Wilderness area, plus adding 12 miles to the east from near Blue Springs to Pomona. The 27 miles from the Pomona trailhead through the Devils Backbone Wilderness has been recently reworked, cleared and signed, and is in great shape.