| Trace Creek Section Ozark Trail |
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Location:
Iron & Washington Counties
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-800-334-6946
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
Iron & Washington Counties
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-800-334-6946
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
Directions:
Hazel Creek: From Potosi take Hwy P south 13.6 miles to Hwy C, turn west.
Drive 3.9 miles to Hwy Z, turn north. Go about 3 miles to the campground.
Hwy A Trailhead: See directions for Bell Mountain Wilderness.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Hwy A Trailhead: 37.66616, -90.85069
Hazel Creek Campground & Trailhead: N37.83760, W-91.01675
Trailer Parking:
Hazel Creek Campground: Ample
Hwy A Trailhead: Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
www.ozarktrail.com/images/tracecreeklarge.jpg
Miles of Trails:
24 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use fees. Donations encouraged at the campground.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at Hazel Creek Campground and primitive dispersed camping allowed.
Trail Notes:
The Trace Creek section meets up with the Courtois Section at the Hazel Creek
Campground. Trail has steep, rocky sections and water crossings. Water should
not be crossed during high water. The southern end is more difficult than the
northern end. This section is well traveled, but it still gets overgrown with a lot of
poison ivy, oak & sumac in the summer.
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 and streams.
Other Facilities:
Campground has 10 sites. Out house, fire rings, picnic tables and highline posts.
No facilities at Hwy A trailhead.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Potosi, 30 miles north.
Feed and Tack: R & M Feed and Parts
Potosi
1-573-438-4426
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Washington Co. Sheriff: 1-573-438-5478
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
1-573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-3666
Hazel Creek: From Potosi take Hwy P south 13.6 miles to Hwy C, turn west.
Drive 3.9 miles to Hwy Z, turn north. Go about 3 miles to the campground.
Hwy A Trailhead: See directions for Bell Mountain Wilderness.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Hwy A Trailhead: 37.66616, -90.85069
Hazel Creek Campground & Trailhead: N37.83760, W-91.01675
Trailer Parking:
Hazel Creek Campground: Ample
Hwy A Trailhead: Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
www.ozarktrail.com/images/tracecreeklarge.jpg
Miles of Trails:
24 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use fees. Donations encouraged at the campground.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at Hazel Creek Campground and primitive dispersed camping allowed.
Trail Notes:
The Trace Creek section meets up with the Courtois Section at the Hazel Creek
Campground. Trail has steep, rocky sections and water crossings. Water should
not be crossed during high water. The southern end is more difficult than the
northern end. This section is well traveled, but it still gets overgrown with a lot of
poison ivy, oak & sumac in the summer.
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 and streams.
Other Facilities:
Campground has 10 sites. Out house, fire rings, picnic tables and highline posts.
No facilities at Hwy A trailhead.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Potosi, 30 miles north.
Feed and Tack: R & M Feed and Parts
Potosi
1-573-438-4426
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Washington Co. Sheriff: 1-573-438-5478
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
1-573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-3666
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| Trailhead and Campground Sign |
| Thank you Brian Peak for these pictures and the GPS Coordinates for Hazel Creek Campground and Trail Head! |
| Ozark Trail Sign |
| Campsite at Hazel Creek Campground |
| Creek that runs along the edge of the campground |