Pomme de Terre Trail
Pomme de Terre Lake
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Location:
Polk County

Trail Manager:
Pomme de Terre Project Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rt. 2, Box 2160
Hermmitage, MO 65668

Phone:
417-745-6411

Website:
www.nwk.usace.army.mil/pt/
Directions:  
From Bolivar, take Hwy 32 east to Hwy D, turn north.  Follow Hwy D north for 7 miles to
Hwy PP  (D curves to the east at PP).  Go north on Hwy PP for 2 miles to Hwy RB (Hwy
PP curves to the west at Hwy RB).  Continue north on Hwy RB for about 4 miles to the
trailhead lot.  In the park, the drive to the Horse Trailhead splits off to the left and goes
through an open gate.  There's a very small sign there to follow.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Trailhead:  N37.79426, W93.38226

Trailer Parking:
Moderate with a circle drive.

Trail Maps:
Army Corps of Engineers Map

Miles of Trails:
20 miles

Season:
Year-round

Fees:
No day use fees.

Equestrian Camping:
No horse camping allowed by the Corp. of Engineers.

Nearby Commercial Campground:
Pomme de Ridge Horse Camp
1 mile south of Bolivar Landing on Hwy RB
Affordable equestrian camping close by with a trail that leads to Pomme de Terre Trail
417-844-8288

Trail Notes:
Part of this trail follows along the lake shore, other parts of it goes through forests and fields
so there is varied terrain to enjoy.  The trail sign posts are color coded to the trail map.
Possible hazards include road crossing, riding along side of the park roads which might have
traffic that includes boats & trailers, and creek crossings. You also ride under some large
electric towers near the trailhead.

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

Water Available:
Drinking Water: None at the trailhead.  
Water for horses:  Yes, two water hydrants available.
Showers:  Available at Pomme de Ridge Horse Camp

Other Facilities:
Two picnic tables, a pit toilet, and two water hydrants.

Other Activities:
Hiking, camping, hunting, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.

Other Services:
Car Care, groceries, & restaurants:  Bolivar
Feed & Tack:  C & C Farm & Home Supply
                    Bolivar
                    417-326-2436                      

Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal:  Limited to moderate.
911 service is available.
Polk County Sheriff:  1-417-777-9020
Hospital:  Citizens Memorial Hospital
            Bolivar
            888-328-6010
Veterinarian:  All Creatures Animal Clinic
                  Bolivar
                  417-777-2765   
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*Trail Alert: Open during hunting seasons so please use caution.
Water hydrants
at trailhead
Outhouse
at trailhead
Picnic tables
at trailhead
Sign Board
at trailhead
Outdoor stalls at
Pomme de Ridge
Horse Camp
Small store, office,
and showers (in back)
Pomme de Ridge
Horse Camp
The trail follows under
big electric towers
for a while
Trail Post signs color
coded to the maps.