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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
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 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
This downed tree just off trail was about the most interesting sight along this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, 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
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