North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail - Backpacking Trails Sylamore Trail Park/Rec Area: North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail Region: Ozarks Length: 23.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate - Strenuous Brochure: Free downloadable topo map available Description: The Sylamore Trailbegins near the White River at Allison and goes west northwest for 23.5 miles where it meets the OHT. The trail runs up Sylamore Creek passing through three recreation areas: Blanchard Canverns and Springs, Gunner Pool and Barkshed Picnic Area. The trail used to stop there but has been extended up Cole Creek to the Cripple Turkey Trailhead. For Information: Sylamore Ranger District, P.O. Box 1279, Mountain View, AR, 72560, (870) 269-3228 www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark