Directions:  
From Chillicothe, take Hwy 65 north about 22 miles to Hwy 6 in Trenton, turn west.  Follow
Hwy 6 about 4 miles and turn north onto Hwy 146.  Follow Hwy 146 for 2.3 miles to N.W.
52nd Ave.  It's by a red barn.  Turn east and drive 2 miles to Dove Lane.  Turn south and
follow road until it dead ends at the trailhead parking lot.  It's less than a half of a mile.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Crowder State Park: N40.09473, W-93.66216

Trailer Parking:
Moderate

Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number or at the park.
I hope to have a copy of one of my maps online soon.

Miles of Trails:
8 miles in two loops connected by a linear trail.

Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here except special managed hunts.  

Fees:
No day use fees

Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.

Trail Notes:
This trail is closed to riding during wet conditions.  The trail is monitored daily and will be
posted as open or closed.  For daily trail status, call 660-359-0900.  This trail is fairly easy.
Much of the river loop goes along the edge of a field.  The terrain is gently rolling except
for a more steep spot on the connector trail between the river loop and the bluff loop.

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time.  Researching now.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  Not Available.
Water for horses:  The river and a creek.

Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.

Other Activities:
Hiking, biking, nature study and photography.
The main part of Crowder State Park offers
other activities, but you cannot take your horse
into that part of the park.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant:  Trenton, about 10 miles east.
Feed and Tack:  Orsheln Farm & Home
                       Trenton              
                       660-359-2247
        
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Limited
Grundy County Sheriff:  816-359-2828
Hospital:  Wright Memorial Hospital
               Trenton        
               660-359-3899
Veterinarian:  Honey Creek Veterinary
               Trenton
               660-359-9908       
Thompson River Trail
Crowder State Park
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Location:
Grundy County

Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City,  MO  65102

Phone:
1-636-528-7247

Website:
www.mostateparks.com
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*Trail Alert: You must call 1-660-359-0900 daily to see if this trail is open.
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