Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground
~2 days · 14.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground is known for
Section 5 of Ozark Highlands Trail is an official 23.8 km point-to-point section from Arbaugh Road Trailhead (OHT mile 69.9) to Ozone Campground Trailhead (OHT mile 84.7).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,318 ft to 7,093 ft over 14.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.1 mi · 50%
- Downhill 6.1 mi · 44%
- Flat 0.8 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 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground scores 24/100, 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 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground take?
Most backpackers hike the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 14.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground?
The Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 5: Arbaugh Road to Ozone Campground climbs roughly 4,147 ft total — about 292 ft per mile, topping out near 2,208 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.