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Hike Trail

North-South Access Trail

1.0 (1 Rating)
This is a Rocky Barrens Conservation Area trail.
0.8
mi
Distance
81
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.83mi
Distance
81ft
Elevation Gain
140ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,202ft
High Point
1,100ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a rough and poorly maintained trail through a rocky glades area. Significant amounts of poison ivy and ticks are present here in the spring/summer. Rocky Barrens Conservation Area was purchased for the protection of a small mustard plant called Missouri bladderpod (Physaria filiformis), which is on the endangered species list. It is only found in four counties in Missouri.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Missouri Hiker