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Location:
Vernon & Barton Counties
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2630 N. Mayfair
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone:
1-417-895-6880
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Vernon & Barton Counties
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2630 N. Mayfair
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone:
1-417-895-6880
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:
From Joplin, take Hwy 71 north for aprox. 35 miles to Hwy V, turn west.
Drive9 miles to Hwy FF and turn north. Go 2.9 miles on Hwy FF, which
will turn to gravel and change it's name to NW 80th Road. Turn right on
County Road NW 100th. Follow for 1.3 miles to the trailhead on the left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Equestrian Parking: N37.64965, W94.41389
Trailer Parking:
Moderate
Trail Maps:
Yes, available at the trailhead, by calling the above phone number, or by
printing out a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7823map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
6 miles of trail, plus additional gravel road mileage.
Season:
Open May 15 to Aug. 30
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail corridor is east to follow and the terrain is mostly low rolling prairie.
There are a couple of creeks to cross, but nothing really hazardous. You
might get to see some Prairie Chickens. This is one of the few places left
in Missouri where these endangered birds still live. There is a flock of
about 75 of them here.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not at the trailhead, but is available at the lake access.
Water for horses: Ponds and creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
Hitch rails available at the trailhead, toilet facilities and trash cans are
available at the lake access.
Other Activities:
Hiking, biking, picnicking, canoeing, boating, non-equestrian camping,
fishing, and an archery range.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Nevada, about 30 miles north.
Feed & Tack: Kennedy's Agri-Center
Nevada
1-417-667-5775
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
911 service is available.
Barton County Sheriff: 1-417-682-5541
Hospital: Nevada Regional Medical Center
Nevada
1-417-667-3355
Veterinarian: Countryside Animal Hospital
Nevada
1-417-667-5013
From Joplin, take Hwy 71 north for aprox. 35 miles to Hwy V, turn west.
Drive9 miles to Hwy FF and turn north. Go 2.9 miles on Hwy FF, which
will turn to gravel and change it's name to NW 80th Road. Turn right on
County Road NW 100th. Follow for 1.3 miles to the trailhead on the left.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Equestrian Parking: N37.64965, W94.41389
Trailer Parking:
Moderate
Trail Maps:
Yes, available at the trailhead, by calling the above phone number, or by
printing out a color topo map from:
www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/7823map.pdf
Miles of Trails:
6 miles of trail, plus additional gravel road mileage.
Season:
Open May 15 to Aug. 30
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail corridor is east to follow and the terrain is mostly low rolling prairie.
There are a couple of creeks to cross, but nothing really hazardous. You
might get to see some Prairie Chickens. This is one of the few places left
in Missouri where these endangered birds still live. There is a flock of
about 75 of them here.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not at the trailhead, but is available at the lake access.
Water for horses: Ponds and creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
Hitch rails available at the trailhead, toilet facilities and trash cans are
available at the lake access.
Other Activities:
Hiking, biking, picnicking, canoeing, boating, non-equestrian camping,
fishing, and an archery range.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Nevada, about 30 miles north.
Feed & Tack: Kennedy's Agri-Center
Nevada
1-417-667-5775
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited to none.
911 service is available.
Barton County Sheriff: 1-417-682-5541
Hospital: Nevada Regional Medical Center
Nevada
1-417-667-3355
Veterinarian: Countryside Animal Hospital
Nevada
1-417-667-5013
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