Directions:
See directions for Bell Mountain Trail, Ottery Creek Trailhead.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Ottery Creek (Highway A) Trailhead: N37.66616, W-90.85069
Trailer Parking:
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)
ozarktrail.com/maps/taum_big.jpg
Miles of Trails:
2 miles linear trail
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No camping or day use fees. Donations are always welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
Only the northern-most 2 miles of this trail, from the Ottery Creek Trailhead to the Bell
Mountain Wilderness turn-off, are open to equestrian use. Trail is marked with white
diamonds and the trail corridor is well traveled and easy to follow. The trail is extremely
rocky as well as steep and rugged, with several challenging sections including switchbacks
and large rock ledges to negotiate. The summertime heat can be oppressive since the trail
climbs a south-facing slope and has many open glade areas. Coupled with the lack of water,
this trail might be better ridden in the spring or fall. This area has a lot of snakes, including
copperheads and rattlesnakes. See Bell Mountain Trail for more information.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This trail runs through a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not
allowed on the trail. The trail is also too narrow and too steep and rocky.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Ottery Creek, near the trailhead, and wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting. This is a wilderness so there should be no mountain
bikes here, but they have been seen riding here illegally.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Caledonia, less than 20 miles north.
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
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-6531
See directions for Bell Mountain Trail, Ottery Creek Trailhead.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Ottery Creek (Highway A) Trailhead: N37.66616, W-90.85069
Trailer Parking:
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)
ozarktrail.com/maps/taum_big.jpg
Miles of Trails:
2 miles linear trail
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No camping or day use fees. Donations are always welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
Only the northern-most 2 miles of this trail, from the Ottery Creek Trailhead to the Bell
Mountain Wilderness turn-off, are open to equestrian use. Trail is marked with white
diamonds and the trail corridor is well traveled and easy to follow. The trail is extremely
rocky as well as steep and rugged, with several challenging sections including switchbacks
and large rock ledges to negotiate. The summertime heat can be oppressive since the trail
climbs a south-facing slope and has many open glade areas. Coupled with the lack of water,
this trail might be better ridden in the spring or fall. This area has a lot of snakes, including
copperheads and rattlesnakes. See Bell Mountain Trail for more information.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This trail runs through a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not
allowed on the trail. The trail is also too narrow and too steep and rocky.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Ottery Creek, near the trailhead, and wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting. This is a wilderness so there should be no mountain
bikes here, but they have been seen riding here illegally.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Caledonia, less than 20 miles north.
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
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-6531
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Location:
Iron 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 -- Mo DNR Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 – USFS Potosi
Iron 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 -- Mo DNR Ozark Trail Coordinator
1-573-438-5427 – USFS Potosi
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Website:
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/taumsauk.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
Missouri DNR
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
ozarktrail.com/taumsauk.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