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Painter Ridge Trail - South Loop
Trail
1.1 mile
1.7 kilometer
loop
97% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
84'
25 m
Descent: -87' -27 m
High: 932' 284 m
Low: 848' 259 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A singletrack loop along the ridge above Sinking Creek. Includes view of valley from above Echo Bluff.”
— Paul P
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Runner Notes
This is a multi-use trail so you'll likely encounter mountain bikers. Backpackers must register. Saws and hatchets aren't permitted on trail.
Description
The trailhead is located near the Blufftop Pavilion and Bluff Overlook. The South Loop is blazed red and accesses two white-blazed connector trails and some features built for mountain bikers to play on.
The loop mostly follows the side of the ridge weaving up and down and around the terrain. Like most trails in the Ozarks, the surface varies between rocks, stones, and gravel. At the northern end, the South Loop connects with Painter Ridge Trail - North Loop. To the south is the Painter Ridge Trail - South Loop Extension that takes runners down the ridge on switchback to Sinking Creek.
The loop mostly follows the side of the ridge weaving up and down and around the terrain. Like most trails in the Ozarks, the surface varies between rocks, stones, and gravel. At the northern end, the South Loop connects with Painter Ridge Trail - North Loop. To the south is the Painter Ridge Trail - South Loop Extension that takes runners down the ridge on switchback to Sinking Creek.
Flora & Fauna
Runners will see chipmunks and songbirds in the hardwood forest. There area a few small glade openings and the Ozark horses were spending a lot of time throughout the park.
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Contacts
Land Manager: Missouri State Parks Department
Nov 25, 2019: 2019 Gift Card Promotion
Nov 15, 2019: Ozark Mountain State Park CDP Comments
Oct 21, 2019: Easy2Hike
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