Devil's Toll Race

Devil's Toll Race

The Devil's Toll Race is a trail event in Middle Brook, Missouri that offers two ways to cover approximately 13 miles of the Ozark Trail: a run and a hike. The course runs from Taum Sauk Mountain past Mina Sauk Falls through the rock formation known as the Devils' Toll Gate, over Proffit and Wildcat Mountains, past the Scour of Taum Sauk reservoir, and finishes with a Black River crossing at Johnson Shut-ins State Park. The route gains about 1,400 feet of elevation over roughly 13 miles and features rocky, technical terrain and scenic vistas.

Distances

• 1/2 Mar. Run
• 1/2 Mar. Hike

The event is minimalist in format and serves as a fundraiser for the Ozark Trail Association. All participants must ride the shuttle to the start line and follow a Leave No Trace policy. Organizers maintain a basic mid-course aid station but ask participants to carry sufficient water and nutrition. Recommended gear includes strong trail shoes or hiking boots, trekking poles, bug spray and first aid supplies, and at least 1 liter of water with 2 liters advised for longer efforts. Cell service on course is limited; AT&T typically works best. The course is initially marked with a red blaze and then with traditional Ozark Trail blazes. A GPX file for the route and packet pickup locations are provided by the organizers. Finishers receive custom commemorative patches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.