Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry)

~5 days · 41.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance41.7 mi

Days out5

Elevation gain12,976 ft

Gain / mile311 ft

High point1,178 ft

Difficulty index36/100

What the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) is known for

Section 10 of Ozark Highlands Trail is an official 68.2 km point-to-point section from Woolum Ford Trailhead (OHT mile 164) to Dillard's Ferry Trailhead, AR-14 (OHT mile 206.4, end of Buffalo River section).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) on OpenStreetMap terrain

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Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,699 ft to 3,520 ft over 41.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

Uphill 15.8 mi · 38%
Downhill 15.8 mi · 38%
Flat 9.8 mi · 24%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry)?

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) scores 36/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) take?

Most backpackers hike the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 41.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry)?

The Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 10: Buffalo River (Woolum Ford to Dillard's Ferry) climbs roughly 12,976 ft total — about 311 ft per mile, topping out near 1,178 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.