Directions:
Highway J Trailhead: From Caledonia , travel south on Highway 21 for 4.1 miles, then
turn west on Highway 32 for 27.3 miles. Turn south on Highway KK and go for 7.4 miles.
Turn east on Highway J, travel for 3.5 miles to TH on right. TH sign is small and hard to see.
Park along road on the left side or in clearing past a set of red gates. Gates lead to private
property and are used frequently, so do not block. Road and parking area are also on
private property so please treat them with respect.
Brushy Creek Lodge (recommended by OTA as alternate parking area): Follow
directions to Highway J Trailhead, but continue on Highway J for approximately 1 mile.
Brushy Creek Lodge is on the right. *Note Brushy Creek Lodge is privately owned and
charges a fee for camping or day use parking. Please contact Brushy Creek before traveling
there to make arrangements. Missouri Trailblazing has no association with Brushy Creek
Lodge and has no experience with camping or parking there.
Sutton Bluff Trailhead: From Centerville , take Hwy 21 north 2.4 miles. Turn left on
County Road 806 (by the Sutton Bluff sign) and follow 6.7 miles, then turn left onto F.R.
2236. Drive 3 miles, passing Sutton Bluff Campground and cross the low water bridge. The
official trailhead is up the hill, but confirmed with the USFS ranger you may also park on the
gravel area on the right just after you cross the low water bridge. Horses are not allowed in
Sutton Bluff Campground except in their horse trailer.
Highway P Trailhead: From Centerville , take Hwy 21 south 2.6 miles. Turn west on
Highway 72 and follow for 13.4 miles to Hwy P. Turn south on P and TH is almost
immediately on the left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Highway J Trailhead: N37.56210 W-91.04233
Brushy Creek Lodge: N37.55064 W-91.00695
Sutton Bluff Campground: N37.47685 W91.00699
Sutton Bluff Trailhead: N37.47852 W91.00904
Unofficial parking at Sutton Bluff: N37.47869 W91.00499
Highway P Trailhead: N37.41866 W91.16492
Trailer Parking:
Highway J TH: Limited
Brushy Creek Lodge: Ample
Sutton Bluff TH: Limited
Unofficial parking at Sutton Bluff: Moderate
Highway P TH: Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
ozarktrail.com/maps.php
Large map of entire trail section (not suitable for printing)
www.ozarktrail.com/images/karkaghnelarge.jpg
Brushy Creek Lodge Map
www.brushycreeklodge.com/bctrailmap.htm
Miles of Trails:
28 mile linear trail, plus connection to the Middle Fork and Blair Creek Sections, as well as
many forest roads
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
Brushy Creek Lodge: Day use parking fee $10 per person as of 10/2009. Camping rates
vary, check website.
National Forest/Ozark Trail: No camping or day use fees. Donations are always
welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail or at Brushy Creek Lodge.
Trail Notes:
There are steep, rocky hills, deadfalls, and water crossings. You don't want to cross these
during high water. There are several steep sections, several switchbacks, and it is likely to be
rocky in some areas. Mountain bikes are also allowed on this section of the trail. The trail
can get quite overgrown later in the summer season. As always in the Ozarks, be watchful
for rattlesnakes, copperheads, ticks, yellow jackets and poison ivy. The north end of this
trail joins the Middle Fork Section and the south end joins the Blair
Creek Section. Trail also crosses paved roads so use caution. Many more miles of riding
are also available on the many gravel roads and forest roads that cross the trail. Some of
these roads lead to private property and privately-owned trails, especially near Brushy Creek
Lodge at the north end of the trail, which you may not use.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. Trail is too narrow and rugged for cart or wagon driving.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
Restrooms available in Sutton Bluff Campground
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Salem , 32 miles NW of the Southern Trailhead.
Feed and Tack: MFA Farmers Co-op
Salem
1-573-729-6614
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Reynolds County Sheriff: 1-573-648-2491
Hospital: Ellington Hospital
Ellington
1-573-663-2511
Veterinarian: Mid Ozark Animal Hospital
Salem
1-573-729-403
Or
Dr. Clinton Jones DVM
Salem (nearest to Hwy J TH)
573-729-6100
Highway J Trailhead: From Caledonia , travel south on Highway 21 for 4.1 miles, then
turn west on Highway 32 for 27.3 miles. Turn south on Highway KK and go for 7.4 miles.
Turn east on Highway J, travel for 3.5 miles to TH on right. TH sign is small and hard to see.
Park along road on the left side or in clearing past a set of red gates. Gates lead to private
property and are used frequently, so do not block. Road and parking area are also on
private property so please treat them with respect.
Brushy Creek Lodge (recommended by OTA as alternate parking area): Follow
directions to Highway J Trailhead, but continue on Highway J for approximately 1 mile.
Brushy Creek Lodge is on the right. *Note Brushy Creek Lodge is privately owned and
charges a fee for camping or day use parking. Please contact Brushy Creek before traveling
there to make arrangements. Missouri Trailblazing has no association with Brushy Creek
Lodge and has no experience with camping or parking there.
Sutton Bluff Trailhead: From Centerville , take Hwy 21 north 2.4 miles. Turn left on
County Road 806 (by the Sutton Bluff sign) and follow 6.7 miles, then turn left onto F.R.
2236. Drive 3 miles, passing Sutton Bluff Campground and cross the low water bridge. The
official trailhead is up the hill, but confirmed with the USFS ranger you may also park on the
gravel area on the right just after you cross the low water bridge. Horses are not allowed in
Sutton Bluff Campground except in their horse trailer.
Highway P Trailhead: From Centerville , take Hwy 21 south 2.6 miles. Turn west on
Highway 72 and follow for 13.4 miles to Hwy P. Turn south on P and TH is almost
immediately on the left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Highway J Trailhead: N37.56210 W-91.04233
Brushy Creek Lodge: N37.55064 W-91.00695
Sutton Bluff Campground: N37.47685 W91.00699
Sutton Bluff Trailhead: N37.47852 W91.00904
Unofficial parking at Sutton Bluff: N37.47869 W91.00499
Highway P Trailhead: N37.41866 W91.16492
Trailer Parking:
Highway J TH: Limited
Brushy Creek Lodge: Ample
Sutton Bluff TH: Limited
Unofficial parking at Sutton Bluff: Moderate
Highway P TH: Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
ozarktrail.com/maps.php
Large map of entire trail section (not suitable for printing)
www.ozarktrail.com/images/karkaghnelarge.jpg
Brushy Creek Lodge Map
www.brushycreeklodge.com/bctrailmap.htm
Miles of Trails:
28 mile linear trail, plus connection to the Middle Fork and Blair Creek Sections, as well as
many forest roads
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
Brushy Creek Lodge: Day use parking fee $10 per person as of 10/2009. Camping rates
vary, check website.
National Forest/Ozark Trail: No camping or day use fees. Donations are always
welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail or at Brushy Creek Lodge.
Trail Notes:
There are steep, rocky hills, deadfalls, and water crossings. You don't want to cross these
during high water. There are several steep sections, several switchbacks, and it is likely to be
rocky in some areas. Mountain bikes are also allowed on this section of the trail. The trail
can get quite overgrown later in the summer season. As always in the Ozarks, be watchful
for rattlesnakes, copperheads, ticks, yellow jackets and poison ivy. The north end of this
trail joins the Middle Fork Section and the south end joins the Blair
Creek Section. Trail also crosses paved roads so use caution. Many more miles of riding
are also available on the many gravel roads and forest roads that cross the trail. Some of
these roads lead to private property and privately-owned trails, especially near Brushy Creek
Lodge at the north end of the trail, which you may not use.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. Trail is too narrow and rugged for cart or wagon driving.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
Restrooms available in Sutton Bluff Campground
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Salem , 32 miles NW of the Southern Trailhead.
Feed and Tack: MFA Farmers Co-op
Salem
1-573-729-6614
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Reynolds County Sheriff: 1-573-648-2491
Hospital: Ellington Hospital
Ellington
1-573-663-2511
Veterinarian: Mid Ozark Animal Hospital
Salem
1-573-729-403
Or
Dr. Clinton Jones DVM
Salem (nearest to Hwy J TH)
573-729-6100
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Location:
Reynolds County
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
US Forest Service - Potosi District
Highway 8 West
Potosi , MO 63664
Phone:
1-800-334-6946 Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 USFS – Potosi District
Website:
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/karkaghne.php
This website is a good planner for trips on the Ozark Trail by type
of activity, desired length of time on trail, and desired difficulty.
ozarktrail.com/planner/index.php
USFS
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/sites/karkaghne/
Brushy Creek Lodge
www.brushycreeklodge.com/
Reynolds County
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
US Forest Service - Potosi District
Highway 8 West
Potosi , MO 63664
Phone:
1-800-334-6946 Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 USFS – Potosi District
Website:
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/karkaghne.php
This website is a good planner for trips on the Ozark Trail by type
of activity, desired length of time on trail, and desired difficulty.
ozarktrail.com/planner/index.php
USFS
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/sites/karkaghne/
Brushy Creek Lodge
www.brushycreeklodge.com/
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| *Trail Alert: Open during hunting seasons, so please use caution. Trail open to hikers but the USFS recommends equestrians not use the trail due to large holes in the trail tread from the spring derecho. Estimated time frame to repair is at least a year due to the amount of damage sustained and length of affected trail. |