Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello landscape

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Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello

~4 days · 34.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance34.5 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain3,609 ft
Gain / mile105 ft
High point646 ft
Difficulty index15/100

What the Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello is known for

Section Wappapello of Ozark Trail is an official 54.7 km point-to-point section from Sam A. Baker State Park Trailhead to Wappapello Southern Terminus Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

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

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,217 ft to 2,110 ft over 34.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.0 mi · 35%
  • Downhill 10.1 mi · 30%
  • Flat 12.1 mi · 35%

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 Wappapello: Wappapello?

15 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello 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 Wappapello: Wappapello take?

Most backpackers hike the Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 34.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello?

The Ozark Trail — Section Wappapello: Wappapello climbs roughly 3,609 ft total — about 105 ft per mile, topping out near 646 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.

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