Directions:
Highway DD Trailhead: From Caledonia, travel south on Highway 21 for 4.1 miles, then
turn west on Highway 32 for 14.4 miles. Turn north on Highway DD and trail head will be
almost immediately on the right.
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, including signing the required liability
release. Missouri Trailblazing has no association with Brushy Creek Lodge and
has no experience with camping or parking there.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Highway DD Trailhead: N37.69692 W-90.96473
Highway J Trailhead: N37.56210 W-91.04233
Brushy Creek Lodge: N37.55064 W-91.00695
Wolfpen Falls : N37.66647 W-91.01902
Scenic Overlook: N37.62630 W-91.04848
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at Highway DD.
Limited at Highway J.
Ample at Brushy Creek Lodge.
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)
ozarktrail.com/maps/middlefork_big.jpg
Brushy Creek Lodge Map
www.brushycreeklodge.com/bctrailmap.htm
Miles of Trails:
24 miles linear trail, plus connection to many more miles (+100 miles in total)
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:
Trail is marked with white diamonds and the trail corridor is generally well traveled and easy
to follow. There are several creek crossings prone to flooding, so use caution in periods of
and following heavy rains. Several sections of the trail are through the bottoms near springs
and fens and become quite muddy. Please refrain from riding here when wet. 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. Equestrian users and bicyclists
are required to use CR79 for approximately a mile to bypass the sensitive Barton Fen area in
the northwest of the trail, 12.5 miles south of the Highway DD trailhead. The trail crosses
paved Highways 32 and 49, so be alert for traffic at these crossings. Trail also crosses
several gravel roads and forest roads, so there are many more miles of riding available.
Some of these roads lead to private property and privately-owned trails, which you may not
use.
Trail connects to the middle of the Trace Creek Section at the northern end approximately a
mile north of the Highway DD parking lot, and the Karkaghne Section at the southern end at
the Highway J parking lot. (To access the Middle Fork section from Highway J, ride back
up the gravel road and directly across Highway J. If you go south, you will be on a short
connector trail to the Karkaghne Section.)
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. The trail is too narrow and steep.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Several creek crossings.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, bicycling, and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & small diners/restaurants: Caledonia
Feed and Tack: Wallen Creek Farm and Feed
Caledonia
1-573-779-3445
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff : 573-546-7321
Reynolds County Sheriff: 573-648-2491
Hospital: Washington County Memorial (nearest to Hwy DD TH)
Potosi
573-438-5451
Or
Salem Memorial District Hospital (nearest to Hwy J TH)
Salem
573-729-6626
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi (nearest to Hwy DD TH)
1-573-438-6531
Or
Dr. Clinton Jones DVM
Salem (nearest to Hwy J TH)
573-729-6100
Highway DD Trailhead: From Caledonia, travel south on Highway 21 for 4.1 miles, then
turn west on Highway 32 for 14.4 miles. Turn north on Highway DD and trail head will be
almost immediately on the right.
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, including signing the required liability
release. Missouri Trailblazing has no association with Brushy Creek Lodge and
has no experience with camping or parking there.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Highway DD Trailhead: N37.69692 W-90.96473
Highway J Trailhead: N37.56210 W-91.04233
Brushy Creek Lodge: N37.55064 W-91.00695
Wolfpen Falls : N37.66647 W-91.01902
Scenic Overlook: N37.62630 W-91.04848
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at Highway DD.
Limited at Highway J.
Ample at Brushy Creek Lodge.
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)
ozarktrail.com/maps/middlefork_big.jpg
Brushy Creek Lodge Map
www.brushycreeklodge.com/bctrailmap.htm
Miles of Trails:
24 miles linear trail, plus connection to many more miles (+100 miles in total)
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:
Trail is marked with white diamonds and the trail corridor is generally well traveled and easy
to follow. There are several creek crossings prone to flooding, so use caution in periods of
and following heavy rains. Several sections of the trail are through the bottoms near springs
and fens and become quite muddy. Please refrain from riding here when wet. 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. Equestrian users and bicyclists
are required to use CR79 for approximately a mile to bypass the sensitive Barton Fen area in
the northwest of the trail, 12.5 miles south of the Highway DD trailhead. The trail crosses
paved Highways 32 and 49, so be alert for traffic at these crossings. Trail also crosses
several gravel roads and forest roads, so there are many more miles of riding available.
Some of these roads lead to private property and privately-owned trails, which you may not
use.
Trail connects to the middle of the Trace Creek Section at the northern end approximately a
mile north of the Highway DD parking lot, and the Karkaghne Section at the southern end at
the Highway J parking lot. (To access the Middle Fork section from Highway J, ride back
up the gravel road and directly across Highway J. If you go south, you will be on a short
connector trail to the Karkaghne Section.)
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. The trail is too narrow and steep.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Several creek crossings.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, bicycling, and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & small diners/restaurants: Caledonia
Feed and Tack: Wallen Creek Farm and Feed
Caledonia
1-573-779-3445
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff : 573-546-7321
Reynolds County Sheriff: 573-648-2491
Hospital: Washington County Memorial (nearest to Hwy DD TH)
Potosi
573-438-5451
Or
Salem Memorial District Hospital (nearest to Hwy J TH)
Salem
573-729-6626
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi (nearest to Hwy DD TH)
1-573-438-6531
Or
Dr. Clinton Jones DVM
Salem (nearest to Hwy J TH)
573-729-6100
| Middle Fork Section Ozark Trail |
| Copyright 2006 - Present by Missouri Trailblazing.com. All Rights Reserved |
Home Ozark Trail List |
Location:
Iron and Reynolds Counties
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 -- Mo DNR Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 – USFS Potosi
Iron and Reynolds Counties
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 -- Mo DNR Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 – USFS Potosi
| If this information was helpful to you, please help support Missouri Trailblazing: |
| We Thank you!!! |
| *Trail Alert: 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. Open during hunting seasons, so please use caution |
Website:
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/middlefork.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/hiking
Brushy Creek
www.brushycreeklodge.com
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/middlefork.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/hiking
Brushy Creek
www.brushycreeklodge.com
| Hwy J Parking Pulloff |
| Parking Lot |
| Hwy J Trailhead Sign |
| Trail Connector to the Karkagne Section |
| Downed OT Sign |
| Thank you Lalita for the info, work, and pictures for this OT Section! |