| Bell Mountain Wilderness Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Location:
Iron County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Potosi, MO 63664
Phone:
573-438-5427
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Iron County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Potosi, MO 63664
Phone:
573-438-5427
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
Ottery Creek Trailhead: From Potosi, take Hwy 21 south 17 miles to Hwy 32.
Go west on Hwy 32 for 6.7 miles to Hwy A. Turn south on Hwy A, pass the
sign that points to the left for Bell Moutain. Continue on Hwy A for 5.2 more
miles. The parking area is about half a mile past the second Ottery Creek bridge
on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Bell Mountain Wilderness: N37.63144, W-90.87707
Ottery Creek Trailhead: N37.66616, W-90.85069
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Mark Twain National Forest Flyer
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Miles of Trails:
12 mile lineal and loop.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No camping or day use fees. Donations are alway welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
Trail is marked with white diamonds, the trail corridor is well traveled and easy
to follow, but there are a number of illegal, non-marked trails that can make it
difficult to find your way around, especially heading from the loop back towards
Ottery Creek trailhead. Some areas become steep and rugged. The view from
the top of Bell Mountain is awesome. The summertime heat can be oppressive
and with the lack of water, this trail might be better ridden in the spring or fall.
This area has a lot of snakes, including copperheads and rattlesnakes.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This is a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Ottery Creek, near the trailhead, and wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting. This is a wilderness so there should be no mountain
bikes here.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Caledonia, less than 20 miles north.
Feed and Tack: Wallen Creek Farm and Feed
Caledonia
1-573-779-3445
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff: 573-546-7321
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-6531
Ottery Creek Trailhead: From Potosi, take Hwy 21 south 17 miles to Hwy 32.
Go west on Hwy 32 for 6.7 miles to Hwy A. Turn south on Hwy A, pass the
sign that points to the left for Bell Moutain. Continue on Hwy A for 5.2 more
miles. The parking area is about half a mile past the second Ottery Creek bridge
on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Bell Mountain Wilderness: N37.63144, W-90.87707
Ottery Creek Trailhead: N37.66616, W-90.85069
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Mark Twain National Forest Flyer
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Miles of Trails:
12 mile lineal and loop.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No camping or day use fees. Donations are alway welcome.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
Trail is marked with white diamonds, the trail corridor is well traveled and easy
to follow, but there are a number of illegal, non-marked trails that can make it
difficult to find your way around, especially heading from the loop back towards
Ottery Creek trailhead. Some areas become steep and rugged. The view from
the top of Bell Mountain is awesome. The summertime heat can be oppressive
and with the lack of water, this trail might be better ridden in the spring or fall.
This area has a lot of snakes, including copperheads and rattlesnakes.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This is a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Ottery Creek, near the trailhead, and wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting. This is a wilderness so there should be no mountain
bikes here.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Caledonia, less than 20 miles north.
Feed and Tack: Wallen Creek Farm and Feed
Caledonia
1-573-779-3445
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff: 573-546-7321
Hospital: Washington County Memorial
Potosi
573-438-5451
Veterinarian: Dr. Allen DVM
Potosi
1-573-438-6531
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