Length: 22.07 mi
Est. time: 8h 18m
Gain: 1,866 ft
Loss: 1,838 ft
Max elev: 1,076 ft
Elevation profile
+1,866 ft gain · −1,838 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Steel Creek Campground (Campground)
Buffalo River Trail, Old River Trail + Old River Trail
22.2 mi · +1,884 ft · ~8.3 hr (est.)
Buffalo River Trail + Old River Trail
97.2 mi · +16,483 ft · ~40.6 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.