서시 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This spot marks the end of the western Boston Mountains portion of the OHT, where the path meets the river at what’s often called Woolum Ford. It’s a natural pause point if you’re thru-hiking west to east, as the trail descends through forested ridges and hollows to arrive here. Across the river on the far bank, there’s road access, a pit toilet, and a parking lot, making it a practical pick-up or drop-off point for day hikers and thru-hikers.

Dillard’s Ferry Trailhead sits just off Highway 14 where it crosses the Buffalo River, marking the eastern end of the Buffalo River/Ozark Highlands Trail. There is a paved parking lot and seasonal restrooms, making it an ideal starting point for day hikes or longer treks. The trail itself is under the bridge with clear signage and easy access to Tie Chute Road.

This section of the Ozark Highlands Trail (the final miles of the Boston Mountains section) is entirely on an old dirt road. The road offers views down to the creek and of the fields you are walking by, but you are quickly away from any sort of commotion and headed into the forest. There are a couple spur trails that take you up on some cliffs to overlook the Richmond Valley, be careful if you decide to stray off of the main OHT path since that part of the trail is not maintained.

The Ozark Highlands Trail is split into a few sections. The Boston Mountains section travels from the start to the 164 mile-marker; that mile marker can be found right here on the southern side of the river. The northern banks offer vehicle access that often serves as a pick-up/drop-off area for the full thru-hike. If you are just hiking a short portion for the day, know that you'll have to cross the river twice, and it can be tough to get across safely in the late spring and summer months (and after recent rainfall). That being said, the southern side of the river offers a peaceful hiking experience with hardly any other trail users.

The short Overlook Trail offers a few viewpoints with this one being the best. The Campground Trail ties in with the Overlook Trail and makes for a great loop. You are looking down towards the river, but you are also looking at the valley where the Buffalo Point Campground is; it's just tucked away in the trees.

From deep pools of water to caves, the back half of the Indian Rockhouse Trail has a bunch of different rock features. You can actually go inside a couple of the caves, but a few require full-on spelunking gear. The pools of water vary on depth depending on the time of year; that being said, the trail is worth doing all year long.

If you decide to hike the entirety of the Indian Rockhouse Trail, you'll end up passing a few different cascades in the creek, but this area is prone to full-on waterfalls. The rock walls drip water on a consistent basis, but immediately after a big rain, you can see a tall cascade from here.

Section of the River View Trail that leads to expansive views to the north, over the Buffalo River.