
I went left (west loop) first, definitely the more interesting part of the hike. The east loop, as you will see later, is like wtf.

Really pretty trail along an big slope.


Gorgeous stream crossing with blue water.


The trail then parallels White Rock Creek for a while.

You go high above the creek, with nice views looking down on its blue water.




Approaching a waterfall.

A nice cool off spot.

Continuing along White Rock Creek a bit longer.

The trail begins to ascend up White Rock Mountain.


Pretty views along the way.



Cross a forest road.


Join with the Ozark Highlands Trail briefly.



I took a short detour to get to the summit of White Rock Mountain, an obvious marked trail.



White Rock Mountain Trailhead.

At the "scenic view overlook".

View looking southwest.

View looking northwest.



It's definitely pretty in parts, but I was covered in tick nymphs by the end of it, so that maybe constituted my foul mood?


Overall fairly uneventful, though.

Crossing the White Rock Mountain dirt road.





The trail starts to parallel Salt Fork Creek, but stays far away from it, even far enough that you can't hear it. Why? Why not make the trail interesting and go close. It was kind of a slog for a while.

There. Salt Fork Creek through the trees, seen only for short time. Anyway, eventually the trail meets back up at the Shores Lake trailhead.
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