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Cooking dinner and taking in the view at sunset at Buzzard Point.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Stone remnants of an old generator mill at Rick's Pond
May 13, 2016 near Hot Spr…, AR
In late summer, there are often wildflowers on the County Crossing Trail.
Dec 27, 2015 near Cottlev…, MO
Viewpoint and suitable backpacking campsite off the River to River trail. (Very close to trail, unfortunately).
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Another one of the vista points off the Garden of the Gods observation trail looking out on what was once an inland sea.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Looking out into the Garden of the Gods wilderness area.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Another fantastic lookout point!
Dec 24, 2019 near Maumelle, AR
Looking back down the ridge toward pinnacle.
Dec 24, 2019 near Maumelle, AR
Some fun class 3 scrambling will get you to great spots like these!
Dec 24, 2019 near Maumelle, AR
This downed tree has an old cable attached that can be used to rap to the bottom of a bluff.
Dec 10, 2019 near Conway, AR
The slick scramble down from the ridge into the canyon.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
Natural arch along river to river trail just below the Pharaoh Campground.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, 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
Dinner and a view at Buzzard Point.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
This is where the hike begins, in case you arrive and feel like you're on a private drive.  Look for this neat tree!
Dec 6, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The bridge that you must cross to get to the trailhead! Super cool!
Nov 4, 2019 near Ashland, MO
A sunset offers a beautiful backdrop to the meandering waters of the James River.
Jan 9, 2017 near Battlef…, MO
A bit of a scramble up the old, worn sandstone up from the floodplain.
Oct 10, 2016 near Murphys…, IL
Crossing Little Eagle Creek.
Oct 10, 2016 near Rosiclare, IL
Looking south over Karber's Ridge.
Oct 24, 2017 near Rosiclare, IL
Leading up the the best lookout point on the loop!
Mar 6, 2020 near Columbia, 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
Hart Creek during higher water. This can be tough to cross!
Feb 1, 2020 near Ashland, MO
The trailhead! Cross the bridge, and begin your journey!
Feb 1, 2020 near Ashland, MO
This downed tree just off trail was about the most interesting sight along this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
The creek to the left follows most of this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
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