This 29 mile moderate difficult trail section originates at MO Hwy J just east of Oates. It meanders south across the forested watershed for the West Fork of the Black river to the Sutton Bluff campground, and beyond to the Blair Creek section at MO Hwy 32 and P. There is a pretty long gap without water sources between Bee Fork and Grasshopper Hollow, so water planning is important.