| Victory Horse Trail Mark Twain National Forest |
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Directions:
Reading a road map for this general area is confusing for several reasons: forest road
numbers don’t show up on all maps, many roads have been re-numbered, sometimes roads
are known by multiple names, and some named roads follow multiple forest roads or county
roads. Below are the road names from Google and how the road is actually signed. If there
is no road sign, any noticeable landmarks or other signs are noted.
Wrangler Trailhead: From Poplar Bluff , take Hwy 67 north 10 miles, then turn west on
CR521 (aka Mustang Lane ) to cross Hwy 67. This road was not marked with a sign but if
you miss it, you can go about ½ mile to the next Hwy 67 crossing). Immediately turn north
on the outer road and follow for 0.7 miles to CR402 (formerly FR3117, also aka Pine Cone
Rd or Pine Cone Ridge Rd) and turn west. (If you missed the first CR521 and went to the
next crossing, you would then turn south on the outer road to get to CR402.) There is a
large sign at this intersection for Pine Cone Estates. The road turns into gravel just past Pine
Cone Estates. Follow this road a total of 3.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. There is a
large trailhead sign.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Wrangler TH: N36.89423 W-90.55161
Victory School House Trailhead: N36.85703, W90.54637
Trailer Parking:
Wrangler Trailhead: Moderate
Victory School House Trailhead: Limited
Trail Maps:
None available at this time, hope to have my own map online soon.
Miles of Trails:
6 mile loop
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at the trailheads and primitive dispersed camping allowed.
Trail Notes:
There are hills to climb, downfalls and creeks to negotiate. Trail is well marked with white
diamonds. You may want to avoid this trail during hunting season because it is a favorite for
that. Victory Horse Trail can be confusing due to prior tornado damage, becoming
overgrown, and the trail following forest roads in some areas. Make sure to bring a map and
compass if you’d like to incorporate these trails in your ride.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible on the actual trail, but there is a huge amount of gravel roads in the area that
could be driven on.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks. Water is located near all trailheads except Wrangler.
Other Facilities:
Wrangler Trailhead: Hitching rails.
Victory School House Trailhead: No facilities available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & restaurants: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles southeast from
Wrangler Trailhead.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Butler County Sheriff: 1-573-785-8444
Wayne County Sheriff: 1-573-224-3319
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Dr. Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
Reading a road map for this general area is confusing for several reasons: forest road
numbers don’t show up on all maps, many roads have been re-numbered, sometimes roads
are known by multiple names, and some named roads follow multiple forest roads or county
roads. Below are the road names from Google and how the road is actually signed. If there
is no road sign, any noticeable landmarks or other signs are noted.
Wrangler Trailhead: From Poplar Bluff , take Hwy 67 north 10 miles, then turn west on
CR521 (aka Mustang Lane ) to cross Hwy 67. This road was not marked with a sign but if
you miss it, you can go about ½ mile to the next Hwy 67 crossing). Immediately turn north
on the outer road and follow for 0.7 miles to CR402 (formerly FR3117, also aka Pine Cone
Rd or Pine Cone Ridge Rd) and turn west. (If you missed the first CR521 and went to the
next crossing, you would then turn south on the outer road to get to CR402.) There is a
large sign at this intersection for Pine Cone Estates. The road turns into gravel just past Pine
Cone Estates. Follow this road a total of 3.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. There is a
large trailhead sign.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Wrangler TH: N36.89423 W-90.55161
Victory School House Trailhead: N36.85703, W90.54637
Trailer Parking:
Wrangler Trailhead: Moderate
Victory School House Trailhead: Limited
Trail Maps:
None available at this time, hope to have my own map online soon.
Miles of Trails:
6 mile loop
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution: Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at the trailheads and primitive dispersed camping allowed.
Trail Notes:
There are hills to climb, downfalls and creeks to negotiate. Trail is well marked with white
diamonds. You may want to avoid this trail during hunting season because it is a favorite for
that. Victory Horse Trail can be confusing due to prior tornado damage, becoming
overgrown, and the trail following forest roads in some areas. Make sure to bring a map and
compass if you’d like to incorporate these trails in your ride.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available
Water for horses: Creeks along the trail
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not feasible on the actual trail, but there is a huge amount of gravel roads in the area that
could be driven on.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks. Water is located near all trailheads except Wrangler.
Other Facilities:
Wrangler Trailhead: Hitching rails.
Victory School House Trailhead: No facilities available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & restaurants: Poplar Bluff, about 10 miles southeast from
Wrangler Trailhead.
Feed and Tack: Orscheln Farm & Home
Poplar Bluff
1-573-778-1200
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
Butler County Sheriff: 1-573-785-8444
Wayne County Sheriff: 1-573-224-3319
Hospital: Doctors Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-4111
Veterinarian: Dr. Kathy Hicks, DVM
Poplar Bluff
1-573-686-1281
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| *Trail Alert: Open during hunting seasons so please use caution. |
Location:
Butler & Wayne Counties
Trail Manager:
US Forest Service
Poplar Bluff District Office
1420 Maud St
Poplar Bluff , MO 63901
Phone:
1-573-785-1475 USFS – Poplar Bluff Office
Website:
USFS
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking/
Butler & Wayne Counties
Trail Manager:
US Forest Service
Poplar Bluff District Office
1420 Maud St
Poplar Bluff , MO 63901
Phone:
1-573-785-1475 USFS – Poplar Bluff Office
Website:
USFS
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking/