Ozark Trail-Victory

This trailhead provide accerss to the Viscoty Section of the Ozark Trail. Named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near the Victory Trailhead, this isolated section of the Ozark Trail is separated from the Wappapello Lake Section’s southern terminus by the Black River and three miles of rugged terrain. The trail follows through heavy oak forests, with small meadows and streams providing variety in the landscape. Water is available in creeks along the trail.

Directions from Poplar Bluff, MO: Take Highway 67 north for about 6 miles, then turn west on highway 60. Take Hwy 60 about 10 miles and turn right onto Butler County Road 415. Take that for about 2 miles and turn left onto Butler County Road 417. The trailhead will be on the left side of the road about three miles after turning onto Butler County Rd. 417.

This trailhead has a fairly large parking area that can fit multiple trucks with trailers and cars.

The Brushy Creek trailhead provides access to the Ozark Trail's Vicotry Section. The Vicotry Section of the Ozark Trail is named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near the Victory Trailhead. This isolated section of the Ozark Trail is separated from the Wappapello Lake Section’s southern terminus by the Black River and three miles of rugged terrain. The trail follows through heavy oak forests, with small meadows and streams providing variety in the landscape. Water is available in creeks along the trail.

Directions from Ellsinore, MO: Take Highway V to the north about 4 miles and the trailhead will be on the left side of the road.

This trailhead is the western-most trailhead of the Victory Section of the OT.

The trailhead has ample parking for multiple cars or a few trucks with trailers.