Cole Creek Trail
Mark Twain National Forest
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Location:
Laclede & Pulaski Counties

Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Rolla District
401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla,  MO  65401

Phone:
1-573-364-4621

Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:  
From Rolla, take I-44 west to the Hwy 32 exit in Lebanon.  Turn east on Hwy 32 and go 17
miles to Hwy K.  Turn north and go 4 miles on Hwy K to Flagstone Road.  Turn right and
follow road 1 mile to Village Road.  Turn left and go 0.2 of a mile to the trailhead camp-
ground on the right.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Cole Creek Trail: 37.67448, 92.36545

Trailer Parking:
Moderate

Trail Maps:
Simple Colored Map

Miles of Trails:
12 mile double loop.

Season:
Year-round.
*Caution.  Open to hunters during hunting seasons.

Fees:
No day use or camping fees.

Equestrian Camping:
Yes, camping allowed at the trailhead and primitive dispersed camping.

Trail Notes:
Trail is poorly marked with white diamonds.  There are dirt roads and other trails
that don't show on the map, so it can get confusing.  Terrain is steep and rocky with
creeks and downfall to cross.  In the summer time it can get overgrown and tick
infested.  Watch out for snakes, including copperhead and rattlesnakes.  Yellow Jackets
are often a problem in the national forests.

Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time.  Researching now.

Water Available:
Drinking Water:  Not available
Water for horses:  Creeks and ponds.

Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.

Other Activities:
Hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and hunting.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants:  Lebanon, 22 miles west.
Feed & Tack:  MFA Agri-services
           Lebanon                       
           1-417-532-3174   

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Laclede County Sheriff:  1-417-532-2311
Hospital:  Breech Medical Center
          Lebanon
          1-417-532-2136
Veterinarian:  Howerton Animal Hospital
          Lebanon
          1-417-532-3811
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