| Madison Ferry Trail Columbia Bottom Conservation Area |
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Location:
St. Louis County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
801 Strodtman Road
St. Louis, MO 63138
Phone:
1-314-877-6014
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
St. Louis County
Trail Manager:
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
801 Strodtman Road
St. Louis, MO 63138
Phone:
1-314-877-6014
Website:
www.mdc.mo.gov
Directions:
From St. Louis , at the junction of I-40 and 270, take I-270 north to Riverview Drive , exit
34. Turn north (left) on Riverview Drive and follow for 2.9 miles (road name changes to
Columbia Bottom Rd at Larimore Rd ). Turn right into Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
by the sign. Follow the road for 0.4 miles to the trail head parking on right.
GPS Coordinates:
Trailhead Lot : N38.80919 W90.17617
Miles of Trails:
6.8 mile loop and spur
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
MDC's Map
Season:
April 1 – August 31
Waterfowl hunting allowed here but trail is closed.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail that is open to equestrians is a gravel road through a generally flat field with crops
and ponds along each side. A spur off the main loop leads to the confluence area with
restrooms, a water fountain, and a walkway out to the confluence overlook. Horses are not
allowed on the walkway, but there is a hitching rail available near the restrooms. The spur is
literally next to the paved road leading to this area, so traffic will be passing right next to you
and your horse. The only other hazards are the potential for large flocks of waterfowl to take
flight next to you, and the trail would be very hot in the summer as there are no trees along
the trail.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: Confluence area at north end of spur
Water for the horses: Confluence area at north end of spur – you will need to bring a
bucket with you. You could also drive back there.
Other Facilities:
Restrooms, picnic shelters, boat ramps, fishing dock, and viewing platforms, hitching rail at
trailhead and at restrooms
Other Activities:
Hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, dog training (in season), picnicking, hunting, and
photography.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Right there in St. Louis County .
Tack: The Tack Trunk
Chesterfield
(636) 812-0146
Feed: El-Mel, Inc
Florissant
314-741-2117
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Excellent
St. Louis County Sheriff: 1-314-615-4724
Hospital: Christian Hospital
Florissant
314-953-6000
Veterinarian: Gateway Equine Veterinary
Wentzville
636-639-6888
From St. Louis , at the junction of I-40 and 270, take I-270 north to Riverview Drive , exit
34. Turn north (left) on Riverview Drive and follow for 2.9 miles (road name changes to
Columbia Bottom Rd at Larimore Rd ). Turn right into Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
by the sign. Follow the road for 0.4 miles to the trail head parking on right.
GPS Coordinates:
Trailhead Lot : N38.80919 W90.17617
Miles of Trails:
6.8 mile loop and spur
Trailer Parking:
Ample
Trail Maps:
MDC's Map
Season:
April 1 – August 31
Waterfowl hunting allowed here but trail is closed.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
The trail that is open to equestrians is a gravel road through a generally flat field with crops
and ponds along each side. A spur off the main loop leads to the confluence area with
restrooms, a water fountain, and a walkway out to the confluence overlook. Horses are not
allowed on the walkway, but there is a hitching rail available near the restrooms. The spur is
literally next to the paved road leading to this area, so traffic will be passing right next to you
and your horse. The only other hazards are the potential for large flocks of waterfowl to take
flight next to you, and the trail would be very hot in the summer as there are no trees along
the trail.
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Unknown at this time. Researching now.
Water Available:
Drinking water: Confluence area at north end of spur
Water for the horses: Confluence area at north end of spur – you will need to bring a
bucket with you. You could also drive back there.
Other Facilities:
Restrooms, picnic shelters, boat ramps, fishing dock, and viewing platforms, hitching rail at
trailhead and at restrooms
Other Activities:
Hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, dog training (in season), picnicking, hunting, and
photography.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Right there in St. Louis County .
Tack: The Tack Trunk
Chesterfield
(636) 812-0146
Feed: El-Mel, Inc
Florissant
314-741-2117
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Excellent
St. Louis County Sheriff: 1-314-615-4724
Hospital: Christian Hospital
Florissant
314-953-6000
Veterinarian: Gateway Equine Veterinary
Wentzville
636-639-6888
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| *Trail Alert: Closed from Sept. 1 through March 30. |