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