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In late summer, there are often wildflowers on the County Crossing Trail.
Dec 27, 2015 near Cottlev…, MO
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
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
One of the few campsites along the trail.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
There are fun obstacles like downed trees and driftwood to hop over.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
There are many fire pits off trail, in case you're craving s'mores!
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, 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
The other side of the bridge!
Dec 12, 2019 near Ashland, 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
Small beach area located just East of the actual trail!
Dec 9, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The best view of the bridge from the trail!  There are a few swings similar to the one pictured.
Dec 9, 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
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