I started the day at Dewey Bald Trail, the shortest trail but challenging as it presents over 100 vertical feet of climb on a short paved trail to an open lookout tower, which you presents a great view into Branson and over the glades.
Coming off the trail, I got on the Glade Trail making right turns when the next trail approached to achieve a loop from the Southern most tip of the area to the Northern most tip, which is the trail running East to West along Roark Creek, which you don't have to cross, although there is a chance you might have to go through some water depending on the weather and season. The limited water I went through was barely enough to mention.
From the highest peak, which is Dewey Bald at 1340 feet to the lowest point according to my GPS at Roark Creek at 742 feet, there is nearly 500 vertical feet in difference and a total estimated climb of nearly 1,500 vertical feet. None of the trails are overly steep and out of reach for the beginning hiker. It is a nice series of trails which hide most of the new development in Branson with the exception of the red roof factory mall, a theater, and the Shepherd of the Hills Tower, which do little to ruin the experience.
Here are a few of the pictures I took along the trail:
