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Long Creek Trail loop — Mark Twain National Forest

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Missouri

Taney County

Long Creek Trail loop — Mark Twain National Forest

Moderate

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Long Creek Trail loop — Mark Twain National Forest

02:57

10.8km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Hercules Glades Wilderness Area

Mark Twain National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13 m

Hercules Glades Fire Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1936 this 100 foot tall firetower is still in use today. While the tower itself is closed to the public the site of the tower is a primary trailhead for the Hercules Glades Wilderness.

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2.94 km

One of the main year round sources of water in the Wilderness. Along its path Long Creek has a number of small waterfalls and cascades as it bisects through the center of the of the area from east to west.

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5.19 km

Long Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Waterfall along Long Creek that is weather-dependent. In the summer it may only be a trickle, or a full waterfall after the rain.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

4.73 km

Surfaces

6.07 km

4.59 km

138 m

Elevation

Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

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