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Location:
Taney County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Ava Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Ava, MO 65608
Phone:
1-417-683-4428
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Taney County
Trail Manager:
Mark Twain National Forest
Ava Ranger District
P.O. Box 188
Ava, MO 65608
Phone:
1-417-683-4428
Website:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/hiking
Directions:
Fire Tower Trailhead: From Springfield, take Hwy 125 south to the town
of Bradleyville and go 8.8 miles more to the fire tower road. Turn right and
follow to the trailhead/campground.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Lookout Tower Campground: 36.68478, -92.88267
Trailer Parking:
Moderate. The Fire Lookout Tower Trailhead is the only one suitable for horse trailers.
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
42 miles in multiple loops.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution. Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, camping allowed at the Lookout Tower Tailhead and primitive dispersed camping.
Trail Notes:
This trail has steep rocky hills and downfall to negotiate. I don't normally rate a trail
because what I consider difficult, may not be to you, but mixing the length, steep &
rocky nature of this trail, with the limited water sources available, I would definitely
consider this trail difficult. During the dry season, there may be no water at all other
than a couple of stagnant pools of water left in the dry creek beds. At this trail, you
also have to watch out for stinging scorpions as well as rattlesnakes and copperheads.
Yes, a difficult trail, but from what I've seen and also heard about it, it's beautiful and a
must ride for anyone who likes a challenge and has a sense of adventure.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This is a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available
Water for horses: Wet weather creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
No facilities available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Branson, 35 miles west.
Feed & Tack: MFA Agri Services
Ava
417-683-4151
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: None
Taney County Sheriff: 1-417-546-2191
Hospital: Scaggs Community Hosp.
Branson
1-417-334-3155
Veterinarian: Spragg Veterinarian Clinic
Rogersville
1-417-753-2417
Fire Tower Trailhead: From Springfield, take Hwy 125 south to the town
of Bradleyville and go 8.8 miles more to the fire tower road. Turn right and
follow to the trailhead/campground.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Lookout Tower Campground: 36.68478, -92.88267
Trailer Parking:
Moderate. The Fire Lookout Tower Trailhead is the only one suitable for horse trailers.
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
Miles of Trails:
42 miles in multiple loops.
Season:
Year-round.
*Caution. Open to hunters during hunting seasons.
Fees:
No day use or camping fees.
Equestrian Camping:
Yes, camping allowed at the Lookout Tower Tailhead and primitive dispersed camping.
Trail Notes:
This trail has steep rocky hills and downfall to negotiate. I don't normally rate a trail
because what I consider difficult, may not be to you, but mixing the length, steep &
rocky nature of this trail, with the limited water sources available, I would definitely
consider this trail difficult. During the dry season, there may be no water at all other
than a couple of stagnant pools of water left in the dry creek beds. At this trail, you
also have to watch out for stinging scorpions as well as rattlesnakes and copperheads.
Yes, a difficult trail, but from what I've seen and also heard about it, it's beautiful and a
must ride for anyone who likes a challenge and has a sense of adventure.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed. This is a wilderness area so mechanized equipment is not allowed on the trail.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: Not available
Water for horses: Wet weather creeks along the trail.
Other Facilities:
No facilities available.
Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, and hunting.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Branson, 35 miles west.
Feed & Tack: MFA Agri Services
Ava
417-683-4151
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: None
Taney County Sheriff: 1-417-546-2191
Hospital: Scaggs Community Hosp.
Branson
1-417-334-3155
Veterinarian: Spragg Veterinarian Clinic
Rogersville
1-417-753-2417
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