Lake Wappapello Trail
Lake Wappapello State Park
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Location:
Wayne County

Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City,  MO  65102

Phone:
1-573-297-3232

Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Directions:  
From Poplar Bluff, take Hwy 67 north for about 14 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 park sign and follow to the trailhead parking lot at the end of the drive.

GPS Co-ordinates:
The State Park: N37-53949, -90.83818

Trailer Parking:
Extensive

Trail Maps:
Simple Colored Map

Miles of Trails:
15 mile loop.

Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here except special

managed hunts.  

Fees:
No day use fees.

Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed

Trail Notes:
Also accessible from this trailhead is the Lake Wappapello Section of the Ozark Trail.  
Lake Wappapello State Park Trail also connects down the line with University Forest.
There is close to 100 miles of riding accessible just from this trail's trailhead.
Normally, the trail is well marked, there are creek crossings, deadfall to negotiate, and a few
hills to climb that make this ride fun, but no real big hazards.  This seems to be a storm prone
area of the state, however, and the trail may be impassable due to downed trees and debris
any time a sever storm moves through.  Call ahead of time, especially if you're driving far, to
check out the trail conditions.    

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time.  Researching now.    

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  None available at the trailhead, but available elsewhere in the park.  
                   Horses aren't allowed there though.
Water for horses:  Creeks.

Other Facilities:
Picnic tables, hitch rails, trash cans & disabled parking.

Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, mountain bike
riding, and picnicking.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant:  Poplar Bluff, 25 miles southwest.
Feed and Tack:  Orsheln Farm and Home
                  Poplar Bluff
                  573-778-1200                   

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Wayne County Sheriff:  573-224-3219
Hospital:  Doctors Regional Medical Center
          Poplar Bluff
          573-686-4111             
Veterinarian:  Dr. Kathy Hicks, DVM
           Poplar Bluff
           573-686-1281
       
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*Trail Alert: Trail closed due to flooding damage.