Name | Devils Backbone Wilderness Trail | |
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Summary | The trails follow Devils Backbone and four other ridges, dropping off into surrounding hollows in a forest dominated by oaks, hickories and shortleaf pines | |
Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
Distance (Total) | 13.0 miles / 20.9 km | |
Elevation Gain | ||
Minimum Elevation | 680 feet / 207 meters | |
Maximum Elevation | 1,020 feet / 311 meters | |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
Things To See | - Mountain Views - Woods | |
Difficulty | Intermediate | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | West Plains, Missouri, United States | |
Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/recreation/sites/devils_backbone_trail/ | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map |
Four Trailheads provide entry to Devils Backbone Wilderness: Collins Ridge and McGarr Ridge are part of the Ozark Trail. Thirteen miles of maintained foot trails follow Devils Backbone and four other ridges, dropping off into surrounding hollows in a forest dominated by oaks, hickories and shortleaf pines. The difficulty level is moderate. Wilderness is secluded; the trail has few signs and trail markers, and can be difficult to follow. Wilderness has inherent dangers. Know where you are, land carry whatever you need to be self reliant. Be aware of hunting seasons, ticks, mosquitoes, and poisonous plants.
There are 13 miles of moderate trail within the area accessable from McGarr Ridge Trailhead. Foot, and horseback travel only, no motorized or mechanized use. .
From West Plains, MO take Hwy CC west approximately 15 miles of Hwy 63 to McGarr Ridge Trailhead.
From West Plains, MO take Hwy CC west approximately 16 miles of Hwy 63 to North Fork Recreation Area, where Blue Ridge trailhead leads into the wilderness. The trail combines 2 loops totaling 11 miles.
From West Plains, MO take Hwy CC west approximately 18 miles of Hwy 63 to Raccoon Hollow trailhead provides access to the west side of the wilderness.
From West Plains, MO go 10 miles west on Hwy K, then 4 miles on Hwy KK, turn onto dirt County Road for about 1.5 miles to Collins Ridge is the southern trailhead.
Latitude | 36.7560089636 degrees / 36° 45.361' / 36° 45' 21.63" |
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Longitude | -92.1494150162 degrees / -92° 8.965' / -92° 8' 57.89" |
Created by Nick on 03/03/2008 |
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