| Little Lost Creek Trail Little Lost Creek Conservation Area |
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| *Trail Alert: Closed from fall firearms turkey through spring firearms turkey. |
Location:
Warren County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2360 Hwy D
St. Charles, MO 63304
Phone:
1-636-441-4554
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Warren County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
2360 Hwy D
St. Charles, MO 63304
Phone:
1-636-441-4554
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:
From St. Louis, take Hwy 70 about 65 miles to the Hwy B exit, marked Truxton. Follow
Hwy B south, which is very curvy, for 1 mile to the intersection of B and EE just outside of
Pendleton. Turn right and follow B for another 5.6 miles to the second conservation area
parking lot. The first lot has a large "Little Lost Creek" sign but the lot is too small for
trailers. The second lot is just after a sharp curve to the left and right before a sharp curve to
the right. At the second lot there is a another Conservation Area sign. Turn left and follow
short drive to lot. This lot is best for trailers.
GPS Coordinates:
Equestrian Trailhead Lot: N38.77927, W91.28943
Miles of Trails:
5 mile loop and linear.
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at the Hwy B Trailhead.
Trail Maps:
MDC's Map
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX Map - Can be viewed in Google Earth and many other mapping programs.
National Geographic Topo Map - Will only open in National Geographic Topo Software.
Mapsource GDB File - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Season:
Closed from fall hunting season through the end of spring turkey season.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trails are well marked at the intersections and have wide trail corridors. A few creeks
and downfall to negotiate, and some long, steep hills both on the connector trail from the
parking lot and on the loop. Most of the trail is in the open and follows old logging roads.
There is some private property to avoid. Shortly before the private property, the trail turns
to the east and goes to single-track for a short while until it meets up with another logging
road. The private property is very clearly marked with markers. This can be a hot ride in
the summer since much of the trail is in the sun. The trail tread has been rebuilt in areas since
it doesn’t have a hard rock-type foundation everywhere. Some areas of the trail are very
rocky, however. Please do not ride this trail when it is really wet. There is also a nice scenic
overlook as you ride down the connector trail from the parking lot to the loop.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
Picnic table and fire ring in the shaded camping area by the trail head. (Equestrian camping
not allowed, but you can use the table and fire ring if you leave your horse tied to the trailer.
You are close enough to keep an eye on your horse.)
Other Activities:
Hunting, fishing, primitive non-equestrian camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking,
and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Warrenton, 11 miles east.
Tack: Orsheln Farm and Home
Warrenton
1-636-456-4000
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Warren County Sheriff: 1-636-456-4332
Hospital: Hermann Area District Hospital
Herman
1-573-486-2191
Veterinarian: Wright City & Warrenton Vets.
Warrenton
1-636-456-4146
From St. Louis, take Hwy 70 about 65 miles to the Hwy B exit, marked Truxton. Follow
Hwy B south, which is very curvy, for 1 mile to the intersection of B and EE just outside of
Pendleton. Turn right and follow B for another 5.6 miles to the second conservation area
parking lot. The first lot has a large "Little Lost Creek" sign but the lot is too small for
trailers. The second lot is just after a sharp curve to the left and right before a sharp curve to
the right. At the second lot there is a another Conservation Area sign. Turn left and follow
short drive to lot. This lot is best for trailers.
GPS Coordinates:
Equestrian Trailhead Lot: N38.77927, W91.28943
Miles of Trails:
5 mile loop and linear.
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at the Hwy B Trailhead.
Trail Maps:
MDC's Map
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX Map - Can be viewed in Google Earth and many other mapping programs.
National Geographic Topo Map - Will only open in National Geographic Topo Software.
Mapsource GDB File - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Season:
Closed from fall hunting season through the end of spring turkey season.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trails are well marked at the intersections and have wide trail corridors. A few creeks
and downfall to negotiate, and some long, steep hills both on the connector trail from the
parking lot and on the loop. Most of the trail is in the open and follows old logging roads.
There is some private property to avoid. Shortly before the private property, the trail turns
to the east and goes to single-track for a short while until it meets up with another logging
road. The private property is very clearly marked with markers. This can be a hot ride in
the summer since much of the trail is in the sun. The trail tread has been rebuilt in areas since
it doesn’t have a hard rock-type foundation everywhere. Some areas of the trail are very
rocky, however. Please do not ride this trail when it is really wet. There is also a nice scenic
overlook as you ride down the connector trail from the parking lot to the loop.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Creeks.
Other Facilities:
Picnic table and fire ring in the shaded camping area by the trail head. (Equestrian camping
not allowed, but you can use the table and fire ring if you leave your horse tied to the trailer.
You are close enough to keep an eye on your horse.)
Other Activities:
Hunting, fishing, primitive non-equestrian camping, hiking, nature study, picnicking,
and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Warrenton, 11 miles east.
Tack: Orsheln Farm and Home
Warrenton
1-636-456-4000
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Warren County Sheriff: 1-636-456-4332
Hospital: Hermann Area District Hospital
Herman
1-573-486-2191
Veterinarian: Wright City & Warrenton Vets.
Warrenton
1-636-456-4146
| Trailhead Parking |
| Two typical trail pictures. (Pictures by Lalita Creighton) |