CURRENT RIVER SECTION

Although this section begins at the Current River, it quickly turns off toward Stegall Mountain. Some believe it is the most scenic trail in Missouri.

Trail Conditions

Expect season closures in the fenced area around deer season and elk calving season. This means that trail users will not be able to access the trail in fenced area. You can still access the The Peck Ranch Trailhead, down the service road to the Ozark Trail going north. To the south, an alternative by-pass is now available using road P-159 south for 4.6 mi and then a 3 mi ushwack along the south fence.

Trail Geography

The trail begins by crossing to the west bank of the Current River on the Highway 106 bridge. It then heads south, generally paralleling the river for approximately two miles. From that point it proceeds up Indian Creek, crosses a saddle on the south end of Barnett Mountain, and descends to Rocky Creek. The trail passes a beautiful shut-ins area between Buzzard Mountain and Mill Mountain before heading for Stegall Mountain. Glades atop Stegall Mountain allow expansive and unrestricted views of the Ozark landscape. From Stegall Mountain the trail heads southeast through Peck Ranch Wildlife Area toward Highway 60.