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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
A sunset offers a beautiful backdrop to the meandering waters of the James River.
Jan 9, 2017 near Battlef…, MO
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
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
Running water in the bottoms of the gullies. Careful, they're deep!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Normal forested part of the trail.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The cave is actually quite impressive!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The private property off trail looks fun and tempting.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Be wary of this downed tree if you're riding a horse a bike.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Perspective shot of how high the creek crossing is during low water.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The second large creek crossing. Had it been 6 hours later, this would have been quite high as we had a decent rain this night.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The first sight of the large cave from the trail!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
This part of the trail had a lot of creepy dead trees and fungus! It was pretty cool in December!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The creek is a bit icy in the winter!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Tough terrain outside of the creek bed.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Another shot of the creek bed and bank.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The first creek crossing. When the water is high, this could be a bit difficult to traverse.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
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