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Trails surrounding Pulaski County

Crocker Walking Trail

Located in the Crocker Community Park, Crocker. The trail is 1/2 mile long and winds around the lake in the park. Trail provides lighting around the length of the park and there are benches in four locations along the trail where one can sit and rest or just meditate. The trail is also enhanced with a gazebo that sits at the edge of the lake. Foot travel only, approx ½ mile, Rating: easy.

Miller Trail and Cave

SE from Museum Complex on S Demolition Rd (FLW32), right on FLW 25, left on FLW N past the quarry then right. Go 1.1 miles and see the sign on the left side of the road. Short but very steep trail. Wonderful valley view from the huge mouth of the cave.
Trail:Foot traffic only
Rating: Moderate

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Sandspring Trail

Located behind the Rolling Heath One-Room School on Fort Leonard Wood. Go out towards the golf course, do not turn onto road leading to golf course but continue on and the school house is on the left.
Trail: Foot traffic only
Rating:Easy

Stone Mill Trail:

Located on Fort Leonard Wood

St Robert Walking Trail

Along Historic Route 66/Hwy.
Rating: easy

Richland Walking Trail

Shady Dell Park. Rating: easy

Waynesville Walking Trail

This 1 mile trail winds along the Roubidoux River from the Waynesville Park to Laughlin Park at the Roubidoux Spring, which is a certified site on the National Park Service National Historic Trail as an encampment on the Trail of Tears. Starting on the right side of the Waynesville Park heading south you will walk through the area where the Kickapoo Trace Muzzle Loaders and Indians camp during many of our festivals. Follow the chat walk way along a slight incline and down to the Roubidoux Bridge. You may go right up to the water under the bridge or go over the foot bridge. You will wind on into Laughlin Park and along a small chat path to the Roubidoux Spring, home of the underwater cave. Here you may walk across the deck that overlooks the spring. The Laughlin Park offers, picnic tables, large playing field, and easy access fishing even for the handicapped. Waynesville Park offers several pavillions, playing fields, and playground equipment. River access is available.
Trail: Foot traffic only
Rating: Easy
Camping: Only during specified festivals
Amenities:Public restrooms, pavillions, playground equipment, picnic tables.

Trails Surrounding Pulaski County

Blossom Rock Trail

From Rolla, take Hwy 63 south 12 miles to Lane Spring Recreation area. Turn in at the large Forest Service sign. Follow this road for 1.5 miles. Blossom Rock Trail begins at the parking lot in Lane Spring Recreation area (look for the sign). The trail threads through woods along an old stream channel, then rises gradually to Blossom Rock. This enormous flower-like sandstone formation, about 3 feet high and 30 feet across, “blooms” out of the surrounding limestone. Past the rock, the trail follows a ridge, then descends through a steep glade to Little Piney Creek and returns to the campground. 17 singles sites 1 double site, table, tent pad, lantern post, fire ring, drining water, vault toilets. Open May 1 through October 31, $8 single sites, $16 double.
Use: Foot travel Distance 1 mile Rating: More difficult

Cedar Bluff Trail

From Rolla take Hwy 63 south 12 miles to Lake Spring Recreation Area. Turn in at the large Forest Service sign. Follow this road for 1.5 miles. Cedar Bluff Trail begins near the pavilion in the picnic area in Lake Spring Recreation Area. The trail is mostly wooded and steep in some places. If you’ve never seen an Ozarks “glad” you’ll enjoy visiting the rocky meadow at the top, surrounded by cedar trees for which the trail is named. At its highest point, the trail offers a view of the Little Piney Creek. Cedar Bluff trail is a 1.5 mile loop which returns to the picnice area. 17 single sites and 1 double site, table, tent pad, lantern post and fire rings, drinking water and vault toilets. Open May 1 through Oct 31, $8 single site, $16 double.
Use: Foot travel
Distance: 1.5 miles
Rating: More difficult

Clifty Natural Bridge
I-44 Exit 163, north on Hwy 28 to Dixon.
Continue on Hwy 28 to Hwy W 3.9 miles past Dixon. Follow Hwy W 3.8 miles and park at the Conservation Dept. sign on the left. Hike down to the creek then go right along the creekbed and watch for the bridge on the left. About one hour walk over rough rocks to bridge. You must cross the creek several times. Do not wear sandals! Beautiful site listed as a Missouri State geologic oddity.
Use: Foot travel
Distance: 1 mile
Rating: More difficult

Mill Creek

In the Mark Twain National Forest. From Newburg 0.2 miles south on Hwy T; 2.3 miles southwest on Hwy P; 2.3 miles south on Forest Rd 1579.
Camping: Undeveloped sites, picnic sites available.
Hiking: Foot traffic and horse trails.
Rating: Medium

Paddy Creek Recreation Area

From Roby take Hwy 17 north 1 mile. Turn northeast onto County Road 7600 then go 2 miles south on Forest Road 220. Camping: 21 single sites, 2 double sites, table and fire ring. No drinking water, vault toilets. O pen April 1 close Dec 1, $5 Fee. Hiking: 1 mile Paddy Creek Trail. This area is also a trailhead for 17 mile Big Piney Trail through Paddy Creek Wilderness. Horses and foot traffic only, no motorized vehicles allowed. Fishing ¼ mile trail to Big Piney River.

Roby Lake Recreation Area

From Roby, take Hwy 17 north for 1 mile, turn east at the Forest Service sign onto Forest road 274 for .6 miles. 4 tables with grill, no drinking water, vault toilets provided.
CampingCamping allowed, but no developed campsites. No vehicles allowed in camping area. Recreation area is the trailhead for 17 mile Big Piney Trail into Paddy Creek Wilderness.
Trail:Horses and foot traffic only, no motorized vehicles allowed in the wilderness.
Fishing: Roby Lake is 5 acres; stocked with bluegill, bass and catfish.

Slabtown Recreation Area

From Licking take Hwy 32 west for 4 miles, turn north on Hwy N for 2.5 miles, then south on Hwy AF for 6.5 miles. 5 picnic tables each with fire ring, no drinking water, vault toilets, camping areas are not defined, park in log. Open year round. No fees. Approximately a 2 mile hike.

Caves

(There are many caves in Pulaski County. Most of them are privately owned.
Listed below is one that is available for public access.)

Miller Trail and Cave

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