Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers landscape

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Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers

~3 days · 28.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain3,635 ft
Gain / mile128 ft
High point994 ft
Difficulty index15/100

What the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers is known for

Section 7 of Ozark Trail is an official 46.7 km point-to-point section from Highway 60 Trailhead to FR 3152 Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,841 ft to 3,261 ft over 28.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.8 mi · 45%
  • Downhill 12.3 mi · 44%
  • Flat 3.1 mi · 11%

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

How hard is the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers?

15 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers scores 15/100, 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 Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers take?

Most backpackers hike the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers?

The Ozark Trail — Section 7: Between the Rivers climbs roughly 3,635 ft total — about 128 ft per mile, topping out near 994 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.

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