Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend
~2 days · 17.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend is known for
Section 2 of Ozark Highlands Trail is an official 28.8 km point-to-point section from White Rock Mountain Trailhead (OHT mile 17.4) to Cherry Bend Trailhead (OHT mile 35.3).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,628 ft to 7,254 ft over 17.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.3 mi · 42%
- Downhill 9.2 mi · 52%
- Flat 1.1 mi · 6%
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 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend scores 29/100, 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 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend take?
Most backpackers hike the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 17.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend?
The Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 2: White Rock Mountain to Cherry Bend climbs roughly 5,925 ft total — about 339 ft per mile, topping out near 2,211 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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.