Burns Mountain - FS 2136

Total Miles
1.7

Elevation

321.59 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

The Burns Mountain FS 2136 is a gravel forestry route within the Mark Twain National Forest Fredericktown Unit. The road is graceful and full of foliage, terrain-wise only featuring a few mild hills joined together by generally well-maintained gravel. The purpose of this trail is evident in the many small side trails and camp-size cutouts along the road, showing its heavy hunting utility. The road ultimately ends at the large turnaround/campsite at 37.46636, -90.27154. Note that the road keeps going past this camp onto private ground; please be respectful of the proximity to the private property and don't cross the no-trespass signs. If you're seeking a quiet discreet camping location (out of hunting season) in the Fredericktown Unit but want to remain 5-10 minutes from town, look no further.

Photos of Burns Mountain - FS 2136

Burns Mountain - FS 2136
Burns Mountain - FS 2136

Difficulty

Burns Mountain FS 2136 is easy-going. The road may show user wear during the long stretch of its maintenance cycle or soft spots after extremely heavy rain, but it is typically well-graded and used often by hunters. The most you will encounter on a normal day is dust (if it is very dry, lots of dust) and the typical potholes, washboards, and mounding of gravel.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

Navigate to Missouri Route A, which spans between Marquand and Cherokee Pass in Madison County. Head to 37.48369, -90.25790 and turn south onto the gravel road to enter the Burns Mountain FS 2136. There will be a brown forestry route marker to the right with 2136 on it.

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