Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road
~2 days · 14 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road is known for
Section 4 of Ozark Highlands Trail is an official 23.8 km point-to-point section from Lick Branch Trailhead (OHT mile 55.1) to Arbaugh Road Trailhead (OHT mile 69.9).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,100 ft to 6,814 ft over 14 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.4 mi · 61%
- Downhill 4.7 mi · 34%
- Flat 0.7 mi · 5%
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 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road scores 23/100, 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 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 14 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road?
The Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 4: Lick Branch to Arbaugh Road climbs roughly 3,898 ft total — about 278 ft per mile, topping out near 2,129 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.