On our second day we entered the Ozark Plateau and realized our trip plans would have to change. Missouri Route 19 bisects the vast woods and rugged terrain of this ancient mountain range.

The highlight of my week came on the day I got to hike a section of the Ozark trail. The trail has over 430 miles divided into sections. Most of the sections are linked, though some are not.

At 2,562 feet, Wahzhazhe Summit is the highest point in the Ozark Plateau, according to the Geological Survey's summary report. Some sources list it as 2,561 feet.

The highlight of my week came on the day I got to hike a section of the Ozark trail. The trail has over 430 miles divided into sections. Most of the sections are linked, though some are not.