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Ozark Trail - Trace Creek Section

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. MO
  3. …Southeast Missouri
  4. Mark Twain National Forest
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“Woodland rolling hills, contoured and benchcut on the Northern end and steep climbs on the Southern. ”

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25.4

Miles

40.8

KM
Singletrack

1,383' 421 m

High

853' 260 m

Low

3,041' 927 m

Up

2,958' 902 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

None. Occasional USFS closures for controlled burns.

Description

Rolling Ozark woodlands, bench-cut, and climbing turns on the sections North of Hwy 32. Steeper climbs to the South. Bell Mountain Wilderness boundary at the Southern Trailhead across Hwy A. Northern TrailHead is Hazel Creek.

There are two trail intersections to be concerned with.
1) Council Bluff Lake Connector Mile 14.6 Southbound on Left.
2) Middlefork John Roth Memorial - 16.7 Southbound on Right.

Contacts

Local Club: Ozark Trail Association

Land Manager: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest Office

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  3.5 from 4 votes

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in Mark Twain National Forest

#22640

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#6

in Mark Twain National Fo…

#424

in Missouri

#22,640

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Mar 25, 2022
Kevin D.
6mi
Jun 21, 2020
Alex Ogburn
Trail is in great shape. One blow down and tall grass, but a fantastic ride. Wish I had time to go further. 4mi
Nov 11, 2017
Jason Hartman
North Trace Creek Trail is in great shape. Only a few downed trees. Heavy leaf cover made for a more challenging ride. 18.5mi
May 23, 2016
Bill Cahill
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