| Victory Horse Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Location:
Butler County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Poplar Bluff District
1420 Maud Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone:
573-785-1475
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Butler County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Poplar Bluff District
1420 Maud Street
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Phone:
573-785-1475
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
From Farmington, go south on Hwy 67 for 69.7 miles to Hwy 60, turn west.
Go 2.2 miles to County Road 410, turn north. Drive 0.9 of a mile to Forest
Road 3117, turn right. The trailhead is right there on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Not available at this time.
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
6 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, at trailhead or primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
There are a few small creeks to cross, many roller coaster-like hills to climb,
and some downfall to negotiate. The trail is marked with white diamonds,
but it's still easy to get lost due to many intersecting forest and logging roads.
This is not a highly used trail, but it is a popular deer hunting area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, backpacking, and mountain biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles south.
Feed and Tack: Orsheln Farm and Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Butler County Sheriff: 573-785-8444
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
From Farmington, go south on Hwy 67 for 69.7 miles to Hwy 60, turn west.
Go 2.2 miles to County Road 410, turn north. Drive 0.9 of a mile to Forest
Road 3117, turn right. The trailhead is right there on the right.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Not available at this time.
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
Yes, call the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
6 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, at trailhead or primitive dispersed camping along the trail.
Trail Notes:
There are a few small creeks to cross, many roller coaster-like hills to climb,
and some downfall to negotiate. The trail is marked with white diamonds,
but it's still easy to get lost due to many intersecting forest and logging roads.
This is not a highly used trail, but it is a popular deer hunting area.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, backpacking, and mountain biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & a restaurant: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles south.
Feed and Tack: Orsheln Farm and Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Butler County Sheriff: 573-785-8444
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
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