Kaintuck Trail >> Kaintuck Loop Route

Kaintuck Trail
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The trail runs through riparian zones on either side of a north-south ridge, and connects to the ridge top and the other side by rocky hills. The east side loops cross several creeks. FS 1576 parallels a long stretch of this trail. Also on the east side, is a connector which leads to a natural bridge near a primitive camp. Visit the spring-fed pond on the west side of the ridge. Challenging uphills and killer downhills connect the low areas to the ridgetop. There is an ugly, horse-damaged hill at the north end of the ridge, ~0.25mi. from the pullout. This trail is a secluded gem when it's in condition; but, avoid it in the summer when its "ticky" and overgrown. The individual loops are poorly marked with forest images (bird, squirrel etc.). You can get a map from the USFS in Rolla.

Route Name: Kaintuck Loop

This is the outer loop of the Kaintuck trails, which is used commonly in races.

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