| Poosey Trails Poosey Conservation Area |
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Location:
Grundy & Livingston Counties
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
15368 Liv 2386
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Phone:
1-660-646-6122
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Grundy & Livingston Counties
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
15368 Liv 2386
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Phone:
1-660-646-6122
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:
From Chillicothe take Hwy 65 north for 3 miles to Hwy 190, turn west.
Drive 11 miles to Hwy U, turn north. Follow Hwy U 8.7 miles to County
Road 507, turn south. Drive 0.3 of a mile to the parking lot.
Equestrian Campground: From Jamesport, take Hwy F for 11.6 miles to
Hwy 519, turn south. Follow Hwy 519 for 1.6 miles to the trailhead drive
on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Poosey C.A.: 39.94779, -93.70466
Pike's Lake: 39.95168, -93.67355
Trailer Parking:
Moderate. There are several trailheads that could be used. Some trailheads
are inaccessible in wet weather for trailers. Roads in this area turn swampy.
The trailhead and equestrian campground listed here should be able to be
accessed in any weather.
Trail Maps:
Yes, at the trailhead, by calling, or you can print a color topo map by going to:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7935map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
20 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution - Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Allowed at a lot right across from Pike's Lake, which is why I included it's
GPS Co-ordinates. There is also a private commercial campground called
MC Equine Campground that is right around the corner from the one at
Poosey. Follow the map to find the camping trailhead.
Trail Notes:
The terrain is rugged with hills, downfall, and water crossings. There's a shooting
range in the area, so be sure your horse can tolerate the sound of gunfire.
This is a favorite riding spot in the area so it can get quite busy on the weekends.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks and ponds.
Other Facilities:
1 Hitch Rail, no other facilities at the trailhead. I'm not sure about the camping
area because it was so crowded the day we went, I couldn't get in there to take
a look at the place.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, target shooting, picnicking, and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Chillicothe, about 13 miles southeast.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Chillicothe
1-660-646-5454
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Livingston County Sheriff: 1-660-646-0515
Hospital: Hedrick Medical Center
Chillicothe
1-660-646-5000
Veterinarian: Chillicothe Animal Hospital
Chillicothe
1-660-646-3670
From Chillicothe take Hwy 65 north for 3 miles to Hwy 190, turn west.
Drive 11 miles to Hwy U, turn north. Follow Hwy U 8.7 miles to County
Road 507, turn south. Drive 0.3 of a mile to the parking lot.
Equestrian Campground: From Jamesport, take Hwy F for 11.6 miles to
Hwy 519, turn south. Follow Hwy 519 for 1.6 miles to the trailhead drive
on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Poosey C.A.: 39.94779, -93.70466
Pike's Lake: 39.95168, -93.67355
Trailer Parking:
Moderate. There are several trailheads that could be used. Some trailheads
are inaccessible in wet weather for trailers. Roads in this area turn swampy.
The trailhead and equestrian campground listed here should be able to be
accessed in any weather.
Trail Maps:
Yes, at the trailhead, by calling, or you can print a color topo map by going to:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7935map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
20 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution - Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Allowed at a lot right across from Pike's Lake, which is why I included it's
GPS Co-ordinates. There is also a private commercial campground called
MC Equine Campground that is right around the corner from the one at
Poosey. Follow the map to find the camping trailhead.
Trail Notes:
The terrain is rugged with hills, downfall, and water crossings. There's a shooting
range in the area, so be sure your horse can tolerate the sound of gunfire.
This is a favorite riding spot in the area so it can get quite busy on the weekends.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks and ponds.
Other Facilities:
1 Hitch Rail, no other facilities at the trailhead. I'm not sure about the camping
area because it was so crowded the day we went, I couldn't get in there to take
a look at the place.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, target shooting, picnicking, and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Chillicothe, about 13 miles southeast.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Chillicothe
1-660-646-5454
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Livingston County Sheriff: 1-660-646-0515
Hospital: Hedrick Medical Center
Chillicothe
1-660-646-5000
Veterinarian: Chillicothe Animal Hospital
Chillicothe
1-660-646-3670
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