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A challenging hike in late spring or early summer to a cave.


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2.3

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

841' 256 m

High

597' 182 m

Low

275' 84 m

Up

226' 69 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Cave · River/Creek · Swimming · Wildlife

Need to Know

Make sure to bring a topo map and GPS. This area is for day use only as the sign says in the Hamilton parking lot and is not permissible for overnight camping.

Description

I rated this as difficult not because of steepness but because it is overgrown and unmarked. In many sections, the trail is aspirational - hence the word "bushwack" in the title. Some areas are a narrow, singletrack with foliage up to my waist. The route is perfect for the Covid-19 plague since it is too difficult for the casual hike. Wear long pants treated with permethrin, DEET, and nuclear waste—there are plenty of ticks for everyone.

This is not a maintained trail or route, so use at your own risk.

Flora & Fauna

Ticks, ticks, ticks, and ticks.

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Shared By:

Rick Ihnat

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Green's Cave.  Tis why you came.
Jun 27, 2020 near Sullivan, MO
By now you're tired, but think about the toddler that managed to ride his/her tricycle this far.  Stop complaining.
Jun 27, 2020 near Sullivan, MO
Start of the "trail"
Jun 27, 2020 near Sullivan, MO
Early creek crossing
Jun 27, 2020 near Sullivan, MO
Beaver Spring Lake
Jun 27, 2020 near Sullivan, MO

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May 23, 2020
Rick Ihnat
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