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Glades Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. MO
  3. …Southeast Missouri
  4. …Mark Twain National Forest
  5. Hercules Glades Wilderness Area

“This is a nice but somewhat rugged trail connecting Rock Spring Trail to Pilot Trail. ”

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1.8

Miles

2.8

KM

98%

Runnable

1,134' 346 m

High

1,034' 315 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

59' 18 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This trail runs through the Hercules Glades Wilderness Area; standard wilderness area rules apply.

Description

Glades Trail, also sometimes referred to as Upper Devil's Den Trail, connects Rock Spring Trail to Pilot Trail. This rugged dirt trail leads up towards the Upper Pilot Knob, traversing just below the base of the hill. The trail is mostly level except for a pretty mellow climb then descent at the end.

Flora & Fauna

Ticks, poison ivy, snakes.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest Office

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in Hercules Glades Wilderness Area

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#11

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in Missouri

#39,100

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