Directions:
From west of the Sullivan area, take I-44 west to the Sullivan Hwy 185 exit. Turn west
onto Hwy 185, which is basically the outer road at that point, and follow the road to Hwy
AF (which becomes Ridge Road). Turn north and go 5 miles to the first trailhead parking
lot, which is on the left side of the road. The second trailhead is just a little further down
Ridge Road, also on the left.
From St. Louis, Take I-44 West to the Stanton exit #230 (Highway JJ and W). Turn Right
at the top of the ramp onto JJ. Follow JJ for 1.7 miles until it curves around sharply to the
right. At this curve, there is a triangle intersection with Acid Mine Road (paved). Turn Left
on Acid Mine Road and go for 0.2 miles. Turn Right on Luechtefeld Road (gravel with a
paved apron) and follow the curve to the right. At 0.6 miles (from starting on the road, not
from the curve), follow the road around the corner to the left. The road looks like it goes
straight ahead, but it becomes a private driveway. After turning left, follow the road up and
down a few hills for 1 mile, to where the road ends at a stop sign at Ridge Road (gravel).
To get to the North parking lot, turn Right and go 1.4 miles. The lot will be on the left.
About .2 miles before the lot, there is a small car lot but you'll see it's not really big enough
for trailers. To get to the South lot, turn Left on Ridge Road and go 0.5 mile and then
the lot will be on your right.
GPS Coordinates:
First Trailhead Parking Lot: N38.16745, W-91.09931
Second Trailhead Parking Lot: N38.18240, W-91.09973
Miles of Trails:
9 mile triple loop with a connecting linear trail.
Trailer Parking:
Ample at both lots.
Trail Maps:
MDC map: www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/9503map.pdf
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Season:
Closed Oct. 15 through Dec 31 and during spring firearms turkey season.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
This trail is a multi-use trail that has a wide corridor that is clear and easy to follow.
Terrain is gently rolling with no overly steep hills to negotiate. A couple of wet
weather creeks to cross and maybe some downfall, but no real other hazards.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Limited wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, hunting, picnicking, wildlife study, photography, and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Sullivan, about 5 miles southeast.
Tack & Feed: Orsheln Farm and Home
Sullivan
1-573-468-4335
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Franklin County Sheriff: 1-636-583-2560
Hospital: Missouri Baptist Hospital
GPS: N38.11775, W-90.10165
Sullivan
1-573-468-4186
Veterinarian: Equine Medical Associates
Sullivan
1-573-860-3311
From west of the Sullivan area, take I-44 west to the Sullivan Hwy 185 exit. Turn west
onto Hwy 185, which is basically the outer road at that point, and follow the road to Hwy
AF (which becomes Ridge Road). Turn north and go 5 miles to the first trailhead parking
lot, which is on the left side of the road. The second trailhead is just a little further down
Ridge Road, also on the left.
From St. Louis, Take I-44 West to the Stanton exit #230 (Highway JJ and W). Turn Right
at the top of the ramp onto JJ. Follow JJ for 1.7 miles until it curves around sharply to the
right. At this curve, there is a triangle intersection with Acid Mine Road (paved). Turn Left
on Acid Mine Road and go for 0.2 miles. Turn Right on Luechtefeld Road (gravel with a
paved apron) and follow the curve to the right. At 0.6 miles (from starting on the road, not
from the curve), follow the road around the corner to the left. The road looks like it goes
straight ahead, but it becomes a private driveway. After turning left, follow the road up and
down a few hills for 1 mile, to where the road ends at a stop sign at Ridge Road (gravel).
To get to the North parking lot, turn Right and go 1.4 miles. The lot will be on the left.
About .2 miles before the lot, there is a small car lot but you'll see it's not really big enough
for trailers. To get to the South lot, turn Left on Ridge Road and go 0.5 mile and then
the lot will be on your right.
GPS Coordinates:
First Trailhead Parking Lot: N38.16745, W-91.09931
Second Trailhead Parking Lot: N38.18240, W-91.09973
Miles of Trails:
9 mile triple loop with a connecting linear trail.
Trailer Parking:
Ample at both lots.
Trail Maps:
MDC map: www.mdc.mo.gov/documents/area_brochures/9503map.pdf
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software.
Season:
Closed Oct. 15 through Dec 31 and during spring firearms turkey season.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
This trail is a multi-use trail that has a wide corridor that is clear and easy to follow.
Terrain is gently rolling with no overly steep hills to negotiate. A couple of wet
weather creeks to cross and maybe some downfall, but no real other hazards.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for horses: Limited wet weather creeks.
Other Facilities:
No facilities at all.
Other Activities:
Hiking, hunting, picnicking, wildlife study, photography, and mountain bike riding.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Sullivan, about 5 miles southeast.
Tack & Feed: Orsheln Farm and Home
Sullivan
1-573-468-4335
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Limited
Franklin County Sheriff: 1-636-583-2560
Hospital: Missouri Baptist Hospital
GPS: N38.11775, W-90.10165
Sullivan
1-573-468-4186
Veterinarian: Equine Medical Associates
Sullivan
1-573-860-3311
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Location:
Franklin County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
375 Hwy 185 South
Sullivan, MO 63080
Phone:
1-636-468-3335
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Franklin County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
375 Hwy 185 South
Sullivan, MO 63080
Phone:
1-636-468-3335
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
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| One of the Parking Lots. Both lots are about identical. Picture by Lalita Creighton |
| Trail Corridor. Picture by Lalita Creighton |