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Along the ridge, you can enjoy fleeting glimpses of Gans Creek.
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
View from bluff top of Gans Creek drainage in June.
Jun 8, 2023 near Columbia, MO
View from Coyote Bluff into Gans Creek drainage in June.
Jun 8, 2023 near Columbia, MO
Old metal Lone Jack Civil War trail marker.
Jan 23, 2023 near Lone Jack, MO
Rockier than expected on the Bethany Falls Trail.
Jun 19, 2019 near Blue Sp…, MO
November view of the windmill and barn in the Heartland Harvest Garden-Powell Gardens
Nov 14, 2017 near Lone Jack, MO
Pansies in a flower pot in November-Perennial Garden at Powell Gardens
Nov 14, 2017 near Lone Jack, MO
#1 Connector Trail follows a mixed tread through the forest.
Jun 13, 2017 near Columbia, MO
#1 Connector Trail follows along the water for a portion.
Jun 13, 2017 near Columbia, MO
#1 Connector Trail meets the Gans Creek Main Loop. It's a potentially confusing spot. South trails go to Gans Creek Trailhead and north to Wagonwheel Trailhead.
Jun 13, 2017 near Columbia, MO
Enjoy the overlook on Gans Creek Main Loop.
Jun 13, 2017 near Columbia, MO
At this point, #1 Connector Trail goes east to the main loop, north to the lookout, and west to follow Gans Creek.
Jun 13, 2017 near Columbia, MO
The Pulpit Trail overlooks the lake and, if you look closely, a view of Neale's Trail somewhere through those trees.
May 23, 2017 near Smithville, MO
The bluff offers a great view of the forest.
May 17, 2017 near Columbia, MO
This is the trail with the number three blaze. Follow these blazes to the most spectacular overlooks in the park!
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
The first creek crossing along the trail is pretty straightforward. Just go slow, and watch your feet!
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
The trail follows the contours of Gans Creek through the forest in multiple places.
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
The trailhead is well signed and easy to find.
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
Do not enter caves! They are closed due to bat nesting and the prevalence of White Nose Syndrome.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Limestone channels are cut into the ground and feed a spring below. These are marked "stay out" to protect bats. Please respect the signs.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Water Station - #3
May 3, 2015 near Spring…, KS
Trailhead map
Apr 16, 2019 near Columbia, MO
A tree crossing.
Oct 3, 2017 near Edwards…, KS
Climb! Climb! Climb!
Oct 3, 2017 near Edwards…, KS
Interesting moss-covered log along the trail.
Sep 19, 2017 near Liberty, MO
Average terrain.
Jul 16, 2017 near Knob No…, MO
One of the wooden bridges.
Jul 16, 2017 near Knob No…, MO
Trailhead behind playground
Jul 16, 2017 near Knob No…, MO
The trail crosses through the Group Camping Area.
May 17, 2017 near Columbia, MO
Follow brown blazes with blue reflectors if going clockwise.
May 10, 2017 near Columbia, MO
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