Trace Creek Section
The Trace Creek Section of the OT is 24 miles long. It goes from the end of the Courtois Section at Hazel Creek Campground to the start of the Taum Sauk Section at the Hwy. A trailhead. Near its halfway point, there's a spur trail to Council Bluff Lake. Just a few miles south, the Middlefork Section splits off to the south.
Trailheads
Below are the trailheads for the Trace Creek Section. Visit the OTA website for detailed directions.
- Hazel Creek Campground
- Hwy. DD North TH
- Council Bluff Lake (access via CB lake trail)
- Hwy. DD TH (access via Middlefork)
- Hwy. A
Map 1
Map courtesy of the OTA
Map 2
Map courtesy of the OTA.
Map 3
Map courtesy of the OTA.