Near Mesquakie Trail
Some of the flora and fungi along the side of the trail in the fall.
Near Mesquakie Trail
Walking alongside Catfish Creek after joining with the Calcite Trail.
Near Mesquakie Trail
Walking through the bluffs above Catfish Creek.

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Mesquakie Trail

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A trail down the western bluffs of Mines of Spain State Park with interesting terrain and foliage.
0.9
mi
Distance
60
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedRiver/Creek

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.91mi
Distance
60ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
661ft
High Point
595ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the intersection of the Lead Mine Trail, the Mesquakie Trail runs through the forests of the Mines of Spain bluffs through the Granger Creek valley and along Catfish Creek to meet up with the Calicite Trail. Quiet and forested, this trail is a nice, peaceful connector between the western and eastern sections of the park.

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