Current River Section – Ozark Trail - Hiking trail near Van Buren, Missouri, United States - Description
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| Name | Current River Section – Ozark Trail | |
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| Summary | Hike through mixed oak/hickory/pine forest, with some open rocky and grassy areas interspersed with cedar, and across several cedar glades | |
| Type | Backpacking Hike - Car Shuttle | |
| Distance (Total) | 30.0 miles / 48.3 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Creeks - Meadows - Mountain Views - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Van Buren, Missouri, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/sites/current_river/ | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Hike through mixed oak/hickory/pine forest, with some open rocky and grassy areas interspersed with cedar, and across several cedar glades. Ridgetops are easy hiking, with open, airy understory. Some bottoms are rocky creek beds with occasional standing or running water. Trail passes one small spring 4.5 miles from Peck Ranch.
The Current River Section of the Ozark Trail begins at Peck Ranch State Conservation Area on U.S. Hwy 60, 4 miles west of Van Buren, MO. and covers about 30 miles, 9 of which are within Mark Twain NF.
| Latitude | 36.9598370621 degrees / 36° 57.590' / 36° 57' 35.41" |
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| Longitude | -91.0593652725 degrees / -91° 3.562' / -91° 3' 33.71" |
| Created by Nick on 03/03/2008 |
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