Ozark Trail Association - Current River Trail

Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) is reviewing the Ozark Trail Association proposed Current River Trail, designated for hiking only. Presently, the section of the park from the Current River State Park to the Brushy Creek area does not have any long distance hiking opportunities. Most of the recreation is limited to activities on the river. This proposal is a cooperative planning activity between ONSR, the Ozark Trail Association (OTA), the L-A-D Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

The goal is to identify a hiking trail route that will meet the following objectives:
• Provide a varied and scenic route that highlights the unique features of the area.
• Reinforce the non-motorized primitive recreational opportunities in this section of the river corridor.
• Connect with the trail network of the Current River State Park and Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry.
• Be designed and designated for foot-only traffic.

This proposal will be examining different route alternatives in a corridor along north and east of the Current River, starting at the Current River State Park to Round Spring, and then down river from Round Spring to the Brushy Creek area. The trail will cross land managed by ONSR, L-A-D, and DNR