OKT Barren Creek to state line, upper Norfork Lake, regular trail maintenance, lovely 3.2 mile linear trail built 2023 see AllTrails.com we'll deploy Kawasaki Mules to lessen walking distance. Moderately challenging, mostly flat with one hill and shallow creek ford. The hill is ¼ mile long 158’ vertical (12% slope). Bring loppers or clippers, or use our tools. Report your hours Trail Maintenance, sponsor Davids Trail Foundation. We’ll rendezvous at Niles Landing by the boat docks & proceed together short distance to Barren Creek trailhead, as Barren Creek T/H is hidden in woods and a bit hard to locate first time.

Directions. Niles Landing is 15 miles north of Mtn Home Walmart (30 minutes). Drive 5 miles east on US Highway 62, turn left on Hwy 101 drive north 8½ miles (do not cross state line) and turn left on County Road 44 drive 2 miles down this gravel road, the trailhead is hidden in woods to the right, but we’ll rendezvous at the boat docks at the end of CR44. GPS for Niles Landing boat dock area is N36 28'32" W92 14'37", or 36.478019 -92.247