Hiking/Equestrian/Mountain Biking
When completed,
the Ozark Trail
will stretch
nearly 1000 miles
through some of
the most scenic country
in the United States.
Much of the trail is on
state or federal land,
but some sections
cross private property.
Respect the rights
and property of landowners.
Close all gates, stay away from timber and mining operations, livestock,
homes, etc.
On private land,
all risk and responsibility
is that of the hiker,
not the landowner.
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Victory Horse Trail/Ozark Trail, Poplar Bluff Ranger District
This trail is designed to eventually join the
Lake Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail.
Those camping along the Victory Horse Trail
are asked to select widely-dispersed sites to
minimize impact on the land.
| Victory
Horse Trail gets its name from an old one-room schoolhouse, Victory School, that once stood nearby what is now the trailhead. |
Two
trailheads serve Victory Horse Trail. From Poplar Bluff, MO, take Hwy 60/67 north for 4 miles; stay on Hwy 67 another 3 miles to Forest Road 3110 (also called Pine Cone Ridge Road.) Go 3.5 miles east. You will see a sign indicating the intersection of Victory Horse Trail and the Ozark Trail at Wrangler Trailhead. Or, from Poplar Bluff, MO, take Hwy 60/67 north; go east on Hwy 60 about 2 miles to Forest Road 3117 to the Victory School Trailhead. No facilities are provided at either site. |
| Notice: the Ozark Trail is blocked between Wrangler Trailhead and Victory School by damage from last April's tornado. Contact the District Ranger's Office in Poplar Bluff for the most current information. |
No drinking water is available at
parking areas or along the trail;
bring what you will need,
or be prepared to sterilize any water you find.
Use: Foot travel, equestrian, mountain bike
Distance: 27 miles
Rating: Moderate
| Victory
Horse Trail is in Cane Ridge Spring Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area. Valid Missouri license is required; hunting in season only. Hikers, riders, and cyclists should be careful traveling during April, May, October, and November. |
Area
attractions: Beaver Lake Markham Springs Pinewoods Lake Black River Lake Wappapello |