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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
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 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
The creek to the left follows most of this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
This is a nice serene section for sitting by the creek.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
A serene little part of the Moss Rock Trace
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
The smoothest part of this segment of trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
Looking back from the staircase. This is what most of the trail will look like.
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
Back to the crossroads!  This is the end of Bluestream Ridge.  Go straight from here to get to the parking lot.  You can also go right and you'll be on Raccoon Run.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The final stretch!  The end is just around this curve.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Tiny switchback
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
No tolls or trolls.  Cross this bridge and continue on!
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Informative signs and a tiny pond.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
A bridge over the smallest creek ever.  No tolls, or trolls.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
A pond will come into view shortly after twisting through the trees.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Looking back toward the water tower.  If coming from the opposite starting point, this will be the last 0.2mi of trail.  You're almost back to your car!
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
One of the many bird feeders you'll pass on this trail.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
First sight of the tower from Raccoon Run.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
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