Glade Top Roads
Glade Top Area Roads
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Location:
Taney & Ozark Counties

Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Ava Ranger District
Ava,  MO  65608

Phone:
1-417-683-4594

Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/marktwain/recreation/trails
Directions:  
Southern Entrance:  From Springfield, take Hwy 125 south for about 50 miles.
Entrance is on the left.  There is a sign there pointing the way.
Northern Entrance:  From Ava, take Hwy 5 for 5 miles to Hwy A.  Follow Hwy
A to County Road A409 which leads you straight to the entrance.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Caney Lookout Tower:  36.74728, -92.75517
Caney Picnic Area:  36.74450, -92.75906
The Pinnacle:  36.73056, -92.77917

Trailer Parking:
Ample, many pull off spots along the trail.

Road Maps:
Yes, call the number above.  I hope to have my own map online soon.

Miles of Roads:
23 miles, plus many more miles on the side roads.

Season:
Year-round

Fees:
No day use or camping fees

Equestrian Camping:
Yes, many spots along the trail plus two areas that make great camping spots.
They will be shown on the map once I get it online.

Trail Notes:
All gravel road riding.  There is added mileage from many gravel roads that branch
off of the main road.  Many scenic overlooks to enjoy.  Some hills are pretty long
and it can be a hot ride in the summer because it's so open and sunny.  Lack of
water sources would make it hard on the horses if it's too hot.  There are Road
Runners and Armadillo here that you might see if you're lucky.  

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Allowed on all roads open to vehicular use.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  None available.
Water for horses:  Limited creeks off of the main road and one pond at the Lee
homestead site.

Other Facilities:
The two equestrian camp areas, as well as the picnic area provide hitch rails,
picnic tables, outhouses, bar-b-que pits, & fire rings.

Other Activities:
Hiking, picnicking, camping & a driving tour.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant:  Ava, about 10 miles north.
Tack & Feed:  MFA Agri Services
       Ava
       1-417-683-4151        
 

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Limited to none
Ozark County Sheriff:  1-417-679-4633
Taney County Sheriff:  1-417-546-7250
Hospital:  Tri County Health Facility
     Mansfield
     1-417-924-3281
Veterinarian:  Spragg Veterinarian Clinic
     Rogerville
     1-417-753-2417       
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