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Discover 43 five-star hiking trails in Arkansas and Missouri, including popular routes and hidden gems throughout the Ozark Mountains.
Peaceful waterfalls, dramatic mountain vistas, and untamed streams, the Ozarks region is a popular and beloved destination—and there’s no better place to hit the trails. This diverse geographical area offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. Visit pristine natural springs in the Mark Twain National Forest. Traverse the rugged mountain canvas of the Ozark National Forest. See the towering Cedar Falls in the Arkansas River Valley.
Explore 43 of the region’s best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, acclaimed author, expert hiker, and former board member of the Ozark Highlands Trail Association Jim Warnock presents everything you need to know about spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, remote wilderness, amazing wildlife, and more.
Inside you’ll find:
- Descriptions of 43 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests
- GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
- Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
- Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children
Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town, you’ll experience the best of the Ozarks’ breathtaking scenery and varied terrain. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
Growing up in Arkansas, Jim Warnock found hiking to be essential to his physical health. His love of hiking has led him throughout Arkansas, Missouri, and the western states. He has thru-hiked the Ozark Highlands Trail and Ouachita Trail in Arkansas, as well as the John Muir Trail in California. Jim has written numerous articles on hiking and travel for Do South Magazine and other publications. When not hiking and writing about trails, Jim might be found maintaining his adopted 4-mile section of the Ozark Highlands Trail from Jack Creek to Dockery Gap.
Overview Map
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Map Legend
Arkansas
- Lake Alma Trail
- Lake Fort Smith State Park: Shepherd Springs Loop
- Devil’s Den State Park: Yellow Rock Trail
- White Rock Mountain: Rim Trail
- Ozark National Forest: Redding Loop and Spy Rock Trail
- Marinoni Scenic Area
- Ozark Highlands Trail: Spirits Creek Trail
- Ozark Highlands Trail: Cedar Creek Trail
- Hobbs State Park: Pigeon Roost Loop
- Whitaker Point–Hawksbill Crag Trail
- Smith Creek Preserve Trail
- Buffalo National River: Lost Valley Trail
- Buffalo National River: Ponca to Steel Creek Overlook
- Buffalo National River: Centerpoint and Hemmed-In Hollow Trails
- Buffalo National River: Hideout Hollow
- Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail
- Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area
- Buffalo National River: River View and Spring Hollow Trails
- Buffalo National River: Indian Rockhouse Trail
- Blanchard Springs and Mirror Lake Trail
- Petit Jean State Park: Seven Hollows Trail
- Petit Jean State Park: Cedar Falls Trail
- Mount Magazine State Park: Ridge and High Point Loops
Missouri
- Roaring River State Park: Fire Tower, Deer Leap, Devil’s Kitchen, and River Trails
- Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area: Homesteaders Trail
- Hercules Glades Wilderness: West Loop
- Devils Backbone Wilderness: Blue Spring Loop
- Ozark Trail: McCormack Lake to Greer Crossing Campground
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Alley Spring and Mill
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Big Spring Double Loop
- Ozark Trail: Rocky Falls to Stegall Mountain Vista
- Ozark Trail: Current River Vista at Owls Bend
- Current River State Park: Jones Hollow Trail
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Devils Well
- Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park: Shut-Ins Trail
- Taum Sauk Mountain State Park: Mina Sauk Falls Trail
- Elephant Rocks State Park: Braille Trail and Engine House
- Mark Twain National Forest: Tiemann Shut-Ins
- Pickle Springs Natural Area: Trail Through Time
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park Hiking Tour
- Clifty Creek Natural Area Loop
- Maramec Spring Park Loop
- Onondaga Cave State Park: Deer Run Trail
Appendixes
- Appendix A: Area Outdoor Retailers
- Appendix B: Maps
- Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author