Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River
~3 days · 28 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River is known for
Section Upper Current River of Ozark Trail is an official 46.7 km point-to-point section from Round Spring area (RS:RoundSpring track start, near Blair Creek crossing) to Klepzig Mill / Rocky Falls area.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,077 ft to 3,885 ft over 28 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.4 mi · 45%
- Downhill 12.9 mi · 47%
- Flat 2.3 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 Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River scores 27/100, 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 Upper Current River: Upper Current River take?
Most backpackers hike the Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River?
The Ozark Trail — Section Upper Current River: Upper Current River climbs roughly 7,356 ft total — about 263 ft per mile, topping out near 1,220 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. 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.