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The outer loop trail built in Mark Twain National Forest just outside of Poplar Bluff, MO.


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Map Key

11.5

Miles

18.4

KM

Singletrack

564' 172 m

High

438' 133 m

Low

558' 170 m

Up

568' 173 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Going clockwise from the north trailhead, the trail is fast and flowy. As you go south, you gradually lose elevation. Around the turnoff for the south trailhead, the trail gets a little tighter and rocks start showing up. There are lots of little dips and very minor creek crossings.

Heading north again, you follow the edge of a shallow ravine, and the trail keeps flowing with a few sharp turns to keep it interesting. Towards the north end, you cross a few more minor creeks that may or may not have water in them and a neat rock and mortar bridge before heading back up to the trailhead.

In warmer months, the trail does get a little overgrown, and there are plenty of ticks so bring the DEET.

Contacts

Shared By:

Andy Schuette

Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 16 votes

#8204

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  3.9 from 16 votes
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Trail Rankings

#258

in Missouri

#8,204

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Photos

Many dried up creek crossings.
May 20, 2018 near Poplar…, MO
Singletrack showing some signs of the overgrowth coming back in after the initial wide cutback along the Wolf Creek Loop.
Jun 3, 2017 near Poplar…, MO
Much of the trail is beginner friendly.
May 20, 2018 near Poplar…, MO
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Mar 21, 2022
Dakota Rodgers
Decent cross country style trail. No features or bridges, just some good steady climbs and snake like turns.
Jul 24, 2021
Marc McManus
Apr 24, 2020
Cameron Perry
Sep 15, 2019
Richard Schmiedeke
Very well designed, built, and maintained trail. Mostly smooth fast flowing singletrack. Highly recommended! 11.9mi
Jul 20, 2019
Shawn Pagan
trail plus spur to south parking lot. should have worn long sleeve shirt... glad I had eye wear on...lots of spider webs... lol 11.8mi
Jul 2, 2019
MonteGraham Graham
Sep 3, 2018
Bobbi Carothers
Recommend going counterclockwise; flows much better that way. 11mi
Aug 10, 2018
JB Hall
12mi
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