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In late summer, there are often wildflowers on the County Crossing Trail.
Dec 27, 2015 near Cottlev…, MO
Wildflowers abound in late summer.
Sep 4, 2017 near Bonne T…, MO
A small cave located shortly past the natural arch! This isn't a deep cave, but is a good spot for photos!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
One of the few creek crossings that are encountered along the trail!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
Clifty Creek from above! This is what the view is like for most of the loop.
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
The natural bridge during semi-high water!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
This staircase can get slippery in the winter!
Dec 19, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
The trail can be a bit trickier to find in snow, of course. Here's an example. If the footprints were not present, things could get dicey.
Dec 19, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
This is what the trail looks like in the winter! December 2019
Dec 19, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
Another lovely bench for resting!
Dec 12, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
There are several benches along this trail that are great spots for relaxing!
Dec 12, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
One of the few walkways that are nice lookout points, and photo spots!
Dec 12, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
A short trek off-trail will take you to some fun bluffs to climb on! Careful to not enter private property!
Dec 11, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
The Osage River flows in the distance!
Dec 11, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
Bloody Island in the distance!
Dec 11, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
Rounding the corner at the Indian Burial Cairn!
Dec 11, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
My favoirte section of the loop, leading up to the Indian Burial Cairn.
Dec 11, 2019 near Wardsville, MO
A view of the bluff from my previous picture.
Dec 11, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Careful along the bluff edges, the bluffs are sheer and mossy! This isn't a necessary part of the trail, I was a skip off trail in this picture.
Dec 11, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The first view of the final lookout point!
Dec 11, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
When you see this walkway, the end is near!
Dec 11, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
One of my favorite lookout points along the route! Approximately 1.3 miles in.
Dec 6, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The end of the trail. There's a nice lookout point with multiple benches.
Dec 6, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Bluff overlook along Salt Lick Point.
May 3, 2017 near Valmeyer, IL
Sandy Link Trail
Mar 31, 2024 near Saint C…, MO
a fence along the highest elevation of the trail
Apr 19, 2019 near Gray Su…, MO
View of the park and river from the overlook along the River Bluff Trail at Cliff Cave County Park
Dec 29, 2015 near Oakville, MO
A rocky portion of the Lime Kiln Trail where the elevation changes.
Aug 11, 2017 near Wildwood, MO
Another great bluff view
Aug 22, 2016 near Valley…, MO
Autumn along the Spring Valley Trail
Dec 29, 2015 near Oakville, MO
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