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Distance
2.11 miles
Elevation Gain
364 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Osage Bluff Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Westphalia, Missouri.
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Hike to the Osage River overlook at Painted Rock Conservation Area
From Westphalia, MO take Highway 63 north, then Highway 133 west 7 miles to the area. The coordinates for the road that will take you to the trailhead are: 38°24'38.8"N 92°05'56.1"W. The trail is a 1.8 mile loop, so you can start either direction.
The lands of Painted Rock Conservation Area show evidence of occupation by Native Americans as early as 9,000 years ago. An Indian burial cairn, loc...
Mountain Bike the Edgewood Trail
Once you pull into the parking lot you will see a bridge. Cross this bridge on your bike and go left. Just follow this trail and it will loop back around to the parking lot. If you want the trail can be broken up with the connectors. The trail is decently marked so it should be fairly easy to stay on the trail. This trail is challenging so make sure that you are comfortable on your bike.
Kayak at Binder Lake
Once you come into the park you will come to an intersection. Go left here. The lake will then come into view. Take the first road you see on the right. Follow this road all the way to a building that has a playground across from it. Park in the parking lot next to the building. There is a little dock here that you can drop in from.
Mountain Bike at Binder Lake
There are four different loops here that all connect. The blue and green are the most ridden, but are still in great shape. The trails are well marked so it would be hard to get lost. The trails include creek crossings, some difficult climbs and some fun downhills. If you ride the whole trail it will be about 11 miles.Notes:-Do not ride if muddy. -Always wear a helmetDirec...
Woodland Trail Loop
Starting at 850 feet of elevation, this 3.25 mile loop is a great beginner backpacking trip. The trail is fairly rough so a sturdy pair of hiking boots is a must. The trail splits a quarter mile in; you will need to go right. After another quarter mile you will enter the Patterson Hollow Wild Area, where no man made structures are allowed to be built. The backpack camp is 1.75 miles into the hi...
Hike the Trail of Four Winds
The trail is the longest in the park. It's 12 miles long and has a north and south loop. The trail offers the most diversity in the park. The trail has seasonal creeks, ponds, rock outcrops, scenic over looks of the lake and a high possibility of running into wildlife. There are multiple options to hike or ride to get longer or shorter activities. There are multiple connectors to bail out and m...
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