Description
Book SynopsisFrom the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town,hikers will be amazed at the beauty and diversity of landscapes in the Ozarks. Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks is the primary tool for planning treks in the Ozark Mountain regions of Arkansas and Missouri. Hikers will discover new trails not found in any other hiking guides, as well as favorites from Hobbs State Park and Mount Magazine. They will also find updated information and new approaches to famous hikes that should be at the top of everyone's "must do" list in the Ozarks region. Written by author and photographer Jim Warnock, a native of the Ozarks, this guide will be valuable to experienced and novice hikers alike. It includes helpful hiking advice, detailed trail descriptions, GPS coordinates, driving directions, and topographical maps. You'll gain the knowledge necessary for a safe and fun outdoor adventure in a variety of conditions.
Table of ContentsOverview Map
Overview Map Key
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Arkansas 1. Lake Alma Trail
2. Lake Fort Smith State Park: Shepherd Springs Loop
3. Devil’s Den State Park: Yellow Rock Trail
4. White Rock Mountain: Rim Trail
5. Redding Loop and Spy Rock Trail
6. Marinoni Scenic Area
7. Kessler Mountain Trails
8. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Loop
9. Hobbs State Park: Pigeon Roost Loop
10. Glory Hole Falls
11. Whitaker Point-Hawksbill Crag Trail
12. Smith Creek Preserve Trail
13. Buffalo National River: Lost Valley Trail
14. Buffalo National River: Centerpoint and Hemmed-In Hollow Trails
15. Round Top Mountain Loop
16. Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area
17. Buffalo National River: River View and Spring Hollow Trails
18. Buffalo National River: Indian Rockhouse Trail
19. Buffalo National River: Rush Ghost Town
20. Blanchard Springs and Mirror Lake Trail
21. Petit Jean State Park: Seven Hollows Trail
22. Petit Jean State Park: Cedar Falls Trail
23. Mount Magazine State Park: Ridge and High Point Loops
Missouri 24. Roaring River State Park: Fire Tower, Deer Leap, Devil’s Kitchen, and River Trails
25. Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area: Homesteaders Trail
26. Hercules Glades Wilderness: West Loop
27. Devils Backbone Wilderness: Blue Spring Loop
28. Mark Twain National Forest: Greer Spring Trail
29. Ozark Trail: McCormack Lake to Greer Crossing Campground
30. Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Alley Spring and Mill
31. Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Big Spring Double Loop
32. Ozark Trail: Rocky Falls to Stegall Mountain Vista
33. Ozark Trail: Rocky Falls to Klepzig Mill
34. Ozark Trail: Current River Vista at Owls Bend
35. Ozark National Scenic Riverways: Powder Mill to Blue Spring on the Current River
36. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park: Shut-Ins Trail
37. Taum Sauk Mountain State Park: Mina Sauk Falls Trail
38. Elephant Rocks State Park: Braille Trail and Engine House
39. Pickle Springs Natural Area: Trail Through Time
40. Hawn State Park: Pickle Creek and Whispering Pines North Loop
41. Springfield Conservation Nature Center Loop
42. Clifty Creek Natural Area Loop
43. Maramec Spring Park Loop
Appendixes Appendix A: Area Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Maps
Appendix C: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
