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In late summer, there are often wildflowers on the County Crossing Trail.
Dec 27, 2015 near Cottlev…, MO
The slick scramble down from the ridge into the canyon.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
Wildflowers abound in late summer.
Sep 4, 2017 near Bonne T…, MO
Some of the bizarre, organic shapes carved into the sandstone of the cliffs lining the riverbanks.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
A bit of a scramble up the old, worn sandstone up from the floodplain.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
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
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
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
Elephant Rocks
Apr 13, 2024 near Ironton, MO
Alley Mill
Apr 7, 2024 near Eminence, MO
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
Hiking through one of the tributary-carved canyons.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
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
The Meramec River off the Al Foster Trail.
Dec 3, 2015 near Eureka, MO
There are 4-5 informative signs along the trail similar to this one, as well as an Indian Burial Cairn!
Dec 9, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The steepest part of the trail, leading to the technical summit of this hill.
Dec 4, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The trailhead and the initial bridge leading to the first hill.
Dec 4, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Trail through the pine forest.
Jul 3, 2016 near Farmington, MO
View from the top of Bluffview Trail.
Dec 9, 2015 near Eureka, MO
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