| Wappapello Lake Section Ozark Trail |
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Location:
Wayne County
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-800-334-6946
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
Wayne County
Trail Manager:
Ozark Trail Coordinator
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-800-334-6946
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Ozark Trail Association
www.ozarktrail.com
Directions:
This trail shares the same trailhead with Lake Wappapello State Park. From
Poplar Bluff, take Hwy 67 north for about 17 miles to Hwy 172. Turn east
on Hwy 172 and go about 7.5 miles to the Wappapello State Park entrance.
Turn left at the gravel drive across from the parking sign and follow to the
trailhead parking lot at the end of the drive. The Northern Trailhead is at Sam
A Baker State Park. See Mudlick Trail for those directions.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Lake Wappapello State Park: 36-94394, -90.33094
Sam A. Baker State Park: 37.25338, -90.52623
Trailer Parking:
Sam A Baker State Park: Ample
Lake Wappapello State Park: Ample
Several other lots along the trail: Limited at each one.
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
www.ozarktrail.com/wappapello.htm
Miles of Trails:
30 miles point to point.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Camping fees apply at Sam A. Baker State Park.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at Sam A. Baker State Park, primitive dispersed camping allowed along
the trail, but no camping allowed at Lake Wappapello State Park.
Trail Notes:
There are just enough hills to climb, deadfall and creeks to negotiate, to make
this a fun trail. The only hazard to really be aware of is road crossings. This
trail is, however, prone to flooding so before using the trail, please call the
Wappapello Lake Project Office at 573-222-8562 or toll free at
1-877-LAKE-INFO to check flooding status.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. Trail is too narrow and rugged for cart or wagon driving.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities available at any of the trailheads except the two State Parks.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles southeast.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Wayne County Sheriff: 1-573-224-3319
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Dr. Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
This trail shares the same trailhead with Lake Wappapello State Park. From
Poplar Bluff, take Hwy 67 north for about 17 miles to Hwy 172. Turn east
on Hwy 172 and go about 7.5 miles to the Wappapello State Park entrance.
Turn left at the gravel drive across from the parking sign and follow to the
trailhead parking lot at the end of the drive. The Northern Trailhead is at Sam
A Baker State Park. See Mudlick Trail for those directions.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Lake Wappapello State Park: 36-94394, -90.33094
Sam A. Baker State Park: 37.25338, -90.52623
Trailer Parking:
Sam A Baker State Park: Ample
Lake Wappapello State Park: Ample
Several other lots along the trail: Limited at each one.
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the number above or for a nice colored map to print out:
www.ozarktrail.com/wappapello.htm
Miles of Trails:
30 miles point to point.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Camping fees apply at Sam A. Baker State Park.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at Sam A. Baker State Park, primitive dispersed camping allowed along
the trail, but no camping allowed at Lake Wappapello State Park.
Trail Notes:
There are just enough hills to climb, deadfall and creeks to negotiate, to make
this a fun trail. The only hazard to really be aware of is road crossings. This
trail is, however, prone to flooding so before using the trail, please call the
Wappapello Lake Project Office at 573-222-8562 or toll free at
1-877-LAKE-INFO to check flooding status.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible. Trail is too narrow and rugged for cart or wagon driving.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities available at any of the trailheads except the two State Parks.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles southeast.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Wayne County Sheriff: 1-573-224-3319
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Dr. Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
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