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🌲 Skip the shuttle. Keep the adventure. 🛶🥾![]()
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Looking for one of the most unique ways to experience the Ozark Trail? The Courtois Section Hike-and-Float Adventure lets you enjoy the best of both worlds—a 12.6-mile hike followed by a relaxing kayak trip back to your vehicle.![]()
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That's right... no shuttle required! 🚗➡️🥾➡️🛶➡️🚗![]()
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Park your vehicle at the northernmost point of the Ozark Trail, hike through the scenic Courtois Section of the Ozark Trail to Bass' River Resort, then launch your kayak and float the beautiful Courtois Creek, Huzzah Creek, and Meramec River right back to where you started. It's the perfect way to experience both the trail and the water without the hassle of coordinating transportation.![]()
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Whether you're looking for a memorable overnight trip or introducing friends to the Ozark Trail, this adventure is hard to beat.![]()
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Get all the details here: ozarktrail.com/planner/hike/356/![]()
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