Field orientation
Know the route. Read the terrain.
This classic overnight loop begins in Devil’s Den State Park and spends much of its mileage in the Ozark National Forest. The route follows portions of the historic Butterfield Overland Mail corridor through stream valleys, sandstone bluffs, hardwood forest, and secluded backcountry camps.
BEFORE YOU GO
Register at the park, confirm current permit requirements, and expect creek crossings and uneven terrain.
Verify current conditions
Closures, permits, weather, water, access, and regulations can change. Use the official land-manager source before every trip.