Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground
~2 days · 18.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground is known for
Section 8 of Ozark Highlands Trail is an official 31.2 km point-to-point section from Fairview Campground Trailhead (OHT mile 123.8) to Richland Creek Campground Trailhead (OHT mile 143.2).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,360 ft to 7,116 ft over 18.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.9 mi · 42%
- Downhill 9.3 mi · 50%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 8%
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 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground scores 20/100, 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 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground take?
Most backpackers hike the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 18.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground?
The Ozark Highlands Trail — Section 8: Fairview Campground to Richland Creek Campground climbs roughly 4,068 ft total — about 216 ft per mile, topping out near 2,169 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.