| Wilson's Creek Trail Wilson's Creek National Battlefield |
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Location:
Green County
Trail Manager:
National Park Service
Wilson ’s Creek National Battlefield
6424 W. Farm Road 182
Republic, Missouri 65738
Phone:
417-732-2662 ext. 227
Website:
http://www.nps.gov/wicr/
Green County
Trail Manager:
National Park Service
Wilson ’s Creek National Battlefield
6424 W. Farm Road 182
Republic, Missouri 65738
Phone:
417-732-2662 ext. 227
Website:
http://www.nps.gov/wicr/
Directions:
From Springfield, take Hwy 60 southwest to Hwy M, turn southeast. Follow Hwy ZZ to
West Farm Road 182, turn left. The entrance is there at the corner on the right side.
Follow drive to the Visitor's Center. You pay your fee at the visitor's center then you can
drive through the gate and follow the road around to the trailhead parking lot, which is just
south of the east overlook area.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Wilson's Creek Battlefield: N37.10366, W-93.40991
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
National Park's Map - www.nps.gov/wicr/planyourvisit/upload/BrochureMap.pdf
Miles of Trails:
12 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here.
Fees:
$5 per person, $10 per vehicle
and is good for 7 days.
An annual pass is also available for $20
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail corridor is well traveled and easy to follow with no real hazards. Different spots in
the park have places to stop and read the history on the Civil War battle fought there. It's
a really fascinating place with a lot of history.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None once inside the park.
Water for horses: Wilson's Creek along the trail.
Other Facilities:
Hitching rails at the trailhead and spots along the trail where you can read some of the history.
Other Activities:
Walking, jogging, biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Right there in Springfield
Feed: MFA Feed
Springfield
1-417-866-7717
Tack: PFI Western Store
Springfield
1-800-222-4734
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Good
Greene County Sheriff: 1-417-868-4040
Hospital: St. John's Regional Medical
Springfield
1-417-885-2000
Veterinarian: Equine Clinic
Springfield
1-417-881-1251
From Springfield, take Hwy 60 southwest to Hwy M, turn southeast. Follow Hwy ZZ to
West Farm Road 182, turn left. The entrance is there at the corner on the right side.
Follow drive to the Visitor's Center. You pay your fee at the visitor's center then you can
drive through the gate and follow the road around to the trailhead parking lot, which is just
south of the east overlook area.
GPS Co-ordinates:
Wilson's Creek Battlefield: N37.10366, W-93.40991
Trailer Parking:
Limited
Trail Maps:
Yes, by calling the above phone number.
National Park's Map - www.nps.gov/wicr/planyourvisit/upload/BrochureMap.pdf
Miles of Trails:
12 miles.
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here.
Fees:
$5 per person, $10 per vehicle
and is good for 7 days.
An annual pass is also available for $20
Equestrian Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail corridor is well traveled and easy to follow with no real hazards. Different spots in
the park have places to stop and read the history on the Civil War battle fought there. It's
a really fascinating place with a lot of history.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking Water: None once inside the park.
Water for horses: Wilson's Creek along the trail.
Other Facilities:
Hitching rails at the trailhead and spots along the trail where you can read some of the history.
Other Activities:
Walking, jogging, biking.
Other Services:
Car Care, groceries & restaurants: Right there in Springfield
Feed: MFA Feed
Springfield
1-417-866-7717
Tack: PFI Western Store
Springfield
1-800-222-4734
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Good
Greene County Sheriff: 1-417-868-4040
Hospital: St. John's Regional Medical
Springfield
1-417-885-2000
Veterinarian: Equine Clinic
Springfield
1-417-881-1251
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