Big Piney Trail

Name: Big Piney Trail
Rating: 4.1

4.1 ( 11 )

Trail

16.1 mile 25.9 kilometer point to point
95% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,616' 492 m
Descent: -1,600' -488 m
High: 1,304' 397 m
Low: 889' 271 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 24% (13°)

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Trail shared by Charles Elmore

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“A looping trail in the Paddy Creek Wilderness.”

— Charles Elmore

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Features Birding · Cave · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Open year-round, free camping, no permit required. No motorized or mechanized transportation; foot or horseback only.

Runner Notes

Rocks and roots are particularly dangerous for ankles on this trail.

Description

The Big Piney Trail has 18 miles of trail that traverse a variety of Ozark terrain, scenery and vegetation types. Several scenic overlooks displaying rock outcroppings and hollow bottoms are located along the trail. Paddy Creek Campground, Big Piney Trail Camp, and Roby Lake Recreation Area are conveniently located on or near the trail.