| Crane Lake Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Location:
Iron County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District
Hwy 8 West
Potosi, MO 63645
Phone:
573-438-5427
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Iron County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District
Hwy 8 West
Potosi, MO 63645
Phone:
573-438-5427
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
From Farmington, take Hwy 67 south for about 18 miles to Hwy E. Turn west
on Hwy E and follow to County Road 124. Turn left on C.R. 124 and drive 2.5
miles to Country Road 131, which is a 4 way intersection. Turn left, drive 1.9
miles, bearing left at the Y, then drive 0.1 of a mile more to the trailhead parking.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Crane Lake: 37.418333, -90.616667
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
I hope to have a copy of one of my maps online soon.
Miles of Trails:
5 mile 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:
This trail connects to the Marble Creek Section of the Ozark Trail, and is
9 miles one way from the loop to the Marble Creek trailhead. The trail is
steep and rocky in a few sections, especially the stretch that passes and
climbs above the shut-ins. The view at the overlook is great, but a long fall.
The shut-ins are located on the south loop. Other hazards to watch out for
include ticks, yellow jackets, and venomous snakes.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available at the trailhead, but it is available at the Marble
Creek Recreation Area, but horses aren't allowed there.
Water for horses: The lake and creeks.
Other Facilities:
Picnic tables, trash cans, and toilet facilities are available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and boating.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Farmington, 25 miles northeast.
Feed and Tack: Farmington Family Center
Farmington, 25 miles NE
1-573-756-7102
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff: 573-546-7321
Hospital: Mineral Area Regional Hospital
Farmington
573-756-4581
Veterinarian: Vet Clinic of Mineral Area
Farmington
1-573-756-9400
From Farmington, take Hwy 67 south for about 18 miles to Hwy E. Turn west
on Hwy E and follow to County Road 124. Turn left on C.R. 124 and drive 2.5
miles to Country Road 131, which is a 4 way intersection. Turn left, drive 1.9
miles, bearing left at the Y, then drive 0.1 of a mile more to the trailhead parking.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Crane Lake: 37.418333, -90.616667
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
I hope to have a copy of one of my maps online soon.
Miles of Trails:
5 mile 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:
This trail connects to the Marble Creek Section of the Ozark Trail, and is
9 miles one way from the loop to the Marble Creek trailhead. The trail is
steep and rocky in a few sections, especially the stretch that passes and
climbs above the shut-ins. The view at the overlook is great, but a long fall.
The shut-ins are located on the south loop. Other hazards to watch out for
include ticks, yellow jackets, and venomous snakes.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available at the trailhead, but it is available at the Marble
Creek Recreation Area, but horses aren't allowed there.
Water for horses: The lake and creeks.
Other Facilities:
Picnic tables, trash cans, and toilet facilities are available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and boating.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Farmington, 25 miles northeast.
Feed and Tack: Farmington Family Center
Farmington, 25 miles NE
1-573-756-7102
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Iron County Sheriff: 573-546-7321
Hospital: Mineral Area Regional Hospital
Farmington
573-756-4581
Veterinarian: Vet Clinic of Mineral Area
Farmington
1-573-756-9400
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