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.

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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.

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