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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 lovely bench at the midway point.
Dec 14, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
Stay to the left here.  The alternative is the Spur, which is only .21mi long.
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
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 fall colors are definitely abundant in November!
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Some of the only boulders found on this trail. Unfortunately they're too small to climb or have any fun on!
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Looking toward a small body of water a few yards from the trail.
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Stock photo from the parking lot, looking toward the Nature Center building.
Dec 12, 2019 near Jeffers…, MO
The other side of the bridge!
Dec 12, 2019 near Ashland, MO
One of the few creek-crossings you'll encounter on this loop!
Dec 11, 2019 near Columbia, 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
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