| Rock Pile Mountain Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Location:
Madison County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District
Hwy 8 West
Potosi, MO 63664
Phone:
573-438-5429
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Madison County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District
Hwy 8 West
Potosi, MO 63664
Phone:
573-438-5429
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
From Fredericktown, take Hwy 67 south for 5 miles to Hwy C, turn southwest.
Go 4.7 miles to County Road 406, turn right. Drive 2.3 miles to Forest Road
2124, turn left and go 1.1 miles to trailhead at top of mountain. Very Steep climb
for the last half mile or so. Not recommended for anyone without a 4 wheel drive.
There is a spot to park on the left side of Forest Road 2124, about a half mile from
the turn, right before the steep grade going up.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Rock Pile Mountain Wilderness: 37.42533, -90.42151
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
2 miles of maintained trail. Extra riding available on forest roads.
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:
Extremely beautiful but rocky area. There are only 2 miles of maintained trails
with a lot of old logging roads and un-maintained trails to follow. There is an
old mound of rocks on Rock Pile Mountain, which is of course, where it got it's
name. I have not been able to find it yet. Be sure to have a map and compass.
No water crossings, very dry area. Look out for rattlesnakes, copperheads,
ticks and yellow jackets during the summer.
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: None available.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, backpacking, wildlife study and photography.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Fredericktown, about 15 miles north.
Feed and Tack: B & M Farm Center
Fredericktown
1-573-783-3328
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: None.
Madison County Sheriff: 573-783-2234
Hospital: Madison Memorial Hospital
Fredericktown
573-783-3341
Veterinarian: Fredericktown Animal Hospital
Fredericktown
1-573-783-2348
From Fredericktown, take Hwy 67 south for 5 miles to Hwy C, turn southwest.
Go 4.7 miles to County Road 406, turn right. Drive 2.3 miles to Forest Road
2124, turn left and go 1.1 miles to trailhead at top of mountain. Very Steep climb
for the last half mile or so. Not recommended for anyone without a 4 wheel drive.
There is a spot to park on the left side of Forest Road 2124, about a half mile from
the turn, right before the steep grade going up.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Rock Pile Mountain Wilderness: 37.42533, -90.42151
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
2 miles of maintained trail. Extra riding available on forest roads.
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:
Extremely beautiful but rocky area. There are only 2 miles of maintained trails
with a lot of old logging roads and un-maintained trails to follow. There is an
old mound of rocks on Rock Pile Mountain, which is of course, where it got it's
name. I have not been able to find it yet. Be sure to have a map and compass.
No water crossings, very dry area. Look out for rattlesnakes, copperheads,
ticks and yellow jackets during the summer.
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: None available.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, backpacking, wildlife study and photography.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Fredericktown, about 15 miles north.
Feed and Tack: B & M Farm Center
Fredericktown
1-573-783-3328
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: None.
Madison County Sheriff: 573-783-2234
Hospital: Madison Memorial Hospital
Fredericktown
573-783-3341
Veterinarian: Fredericktown Animal Hospital
Fredericktown
1-573-783-2348
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