| Pee-Wah Trail Trail of Tears State Park |
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Location:
Cape Girardeau County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-573-334-1711
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Cape Girardeau County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
1-573-334-1711
Website:
www.mostateparks.com
Directions:
From Cape Girardeau, take I-55 north 5.7 miles to Hwy 61. Take Hwy 61 northeast for
0.8 of a mile to Hwy 177, turn east. Follow Hwy 177 east 10.2 miles, turn left, go 1.2 mile
past the park visitor center, turn left on Hill Road and go 1.7 miles to Overlook Road, turn
right. Trailhead is about 200 feet up on left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
The State Park: N37.47227, W-89.49371
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
I hope to have a copy of one of my maps
online soon
Miles of Trails:
10 mile series of loops.
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here, except special managed hunts.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
A few steep grades and water crossings, but the trail is usually well marked and easy to
follow. It is another trail however, that is prone to a lot of storms and can sustain a lot of
damage, so be sure to call the park before travelling very far to ride here.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This has a wild area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available at the trailhead, but it is available elsewhere in the park
where the horses are not allowed.
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail
Other Facilities:
Restrooms are available, but no other facilities.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, & picnicking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Cape Girardeau, about 8 miles south
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Cape Girardeau
573-335-6913
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Moderate
Cape County Sheriff: 573-243-3551
Hospital: Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
573-651-5555
Veterinarian: Dr. Linus F. Huck, DVM
Cape Girardeau
573-243-8645
From Cape Girardeau, take I-55 north 5.7 miles to Hwy 61. Take Hwy 61 northeast for
0.8 of a mile to Hwy 177, turn east. Follow Hwy 177 east 10.2 miles, turn left, go 1.2 mile
past the park visitor center, turn left on Hill Road and go 1.7 miles to Overlook Road, turn
right. Trailhead is about 200 feet up on left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
The State Park: N37.47227, W-89.49371
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
I hope to have a copy of one of my maps
online soon
Miles of Trails:
10 mile series of loops.
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here, except special managed hunts.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
A few steep grades and water crossings, but the trail is usually well marked and easy to
follow. It is another trail however, that is prone to a lot of storms and can sustain a lot of
damage, so be sure to call the park before travelling very far to ride here.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This has a wild area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available at the trailhead, but it is available elsewhere in the park
where the horses are not allowed.
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail
Other Facilities:
Restrooms are available, but no other facilities.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, & picnicking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Cape Girardeau, about 8 miles south
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Cape Girardeau
573-335-6913
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Moderate
Cape County Sheriff: 573-243-3551
Hospital: Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
573-651-5555
Veterinarian: Dr. Linus F. Huck, DVM
Cape Girardeau
573-243-8645
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