{"product_id":"mark-twain-nf-cole-creek-trail-map-us-forest-service-r9-map","title":"Mark Twain NF - Cole Creek Trail Map","description":"Cole Creek Trail\r\n\r\nCole Creek Trail winds through scenic Ozark hill country of oak and pine, native grass fields, bottomland hardwoods, and vistas of the Gasconade River.  Remnants of old farmsteads give glimpses to the past.\r\n\r\nFour trail loops are open for horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers.  There are 3 ponds on or near the trail.\r\n\r\nTrail Details\r\n\r\n•\tDifficulty Rating: Easy\r\n•\tTotal Length: +\/- 20 miles\r\n•\tBest Seasons: Fall, winter, and spring\r\n•\tSurface Type: Unsurfaced, native material\r\n•\tAverage Trail Grade: 10 - 12%\r\n\r\nYellow Loop\r\n\r\nThis is one of the original trail sections and can be accessed at the Cole Creek Trailhead. This loop does not connect to any other loops. In several locations you will cross or travel near Highway K.\r\n\r\n•\tLength: 6.0 miles\r\n•\tTrail Marker: Yellow Diamonds\r\n\r\nOrange Loop\r\n\r\nThis is one of the original trail sections and can be accessed at the Cole Creek Trailhead. As you head north you will intersect with the Blue Loop. \r\n\r\n•\tLength: 5.2 miles\r\n•\tTrail Marker: Orange Diamonds\r\n\r\nBlue Loop\r\n\r\nThis section can be accessed on the north end of the Orange Loop and will take you near the Gasconade River. it connects to the Red Loop in two locations near Village Drive, and connects to the Red Loop near the Gasconade River via the Green Connector Trail.\r\n\r\n•\tLength:\r\n\r\no\tBlue Loop: 3.9 miles\r\no\tBlue Connector: .5 miles\r\no\tGreen Connector: .5 miles\r\n\r\n•\tTrail Marker: Blue Diamonds\r\n\r\nRed Loop\r\n\r\nThe Red Loop is the northernmost loop on the trail and connects to the Blue Loop via the Green Connector Trail near the Gasconade River, or directly connects to the Blue Loop near Village Drive. \r\n\r\n•\tLength:\r\n\r\no\tRed Loop: 3.5 miles\r\no\tGreen Connector: .5 miles\r\n\r\n•\tTrail Marker: Red Diamonds\r\n\r\nSpecific Trail Information\r\n\r\nTrail Number\r\n\r\n03-013C, 03-013, 03-013A, 03-013B, 03-014\r\n\r\nTrail Type\r\n\r\nStandard\/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.\r\n\r\nGeneral Information\r\n\r\nCamping\r\n\r\nDispersed camping is allowed along the trail. There are no toilets, no structures, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates available.\r\nPrivate Property - There are several locations along the trail where it is near or abuts private land. Please make sure you are on Federal land when choosing a campsite.\r\n\r\nSafety:\r\n\r\n•\tDuring temperate months, be prepared for biting insects, poison ivy and high temperatures.\r\n•\tA good map and compass , along with knowledge of utilizing these, are strongly suggested.\r\n•\tBe aware of hunting seasons.","brand":"US Forest Service R9","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46509040828572,"sku":"1785657","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/us-forest-service-r9-mark-twain-nf-cole-creek-trail-map-map-1785657-preview-0_dafbd93b-3a9f-4a43-8024-0e20b96b5c6c.jpg?v=1773325415","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/mark-twain-nf-cole-creek-trail-map-us-forest-service-r9-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}