Ozark Highlands Trail, Lick Branch to Indian Creek including the Marinoni Scenic Area
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hike leader: Norma Senyard 479-966-7009 norma.senyard@gmail.com
Meeting times and places:
- Meet for an 8:30 a.m. departure from the Medical Arts South Pharmacy parking lot in Fayetteville where Crossover Road meets Hwy 16; or,
- Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the OHT Indian Creek Trailhead/Mulberry River canoe launch on AR Hwy 215. We will then squeeze into as few cars as possible, drive to Lick Branch Trailhead, and begin our hike, ending back at Indian Creek trailhead.
For Google Map to Indian Creek OHT Trailhead: Click on “Location” below.
Hiking Distance: 5.2 miles
Elevation: Some not-too-tough climbing
Rating: Moderate
Features: Waterfalls, rock bluffs, creeks, ravines, backpackers’ campsites with stone furniture
Driving distance: 51 miles from Fayetteville carpool.
Directions: Hwy 16 East. Turn south on Hwy 23. Turn east on Hwy 215 as you approach the Mulberry River Valley.
Comments: Bring water, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Trekking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability waiver. Everyone is welcome to hike with the Ozark Society whether a member or not.
Steve Singleton
OSHC Outings Chair
aerialobserver@gmail.com
(479) 283-9446
