DROVER’S TRAIL

LOCATION: Southwest Missouri
HIKE STARTS: Visitor’s Center
HIKE ENDS: Visitor’s Center
TOTAL DISTANCE: 1.5 Miles
HIKE TYPE: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy
TRAILS USED: Drovers Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC: Light to Moderate
TRIP TYPE: Day Hike
MANAGEMENT: Prairie State Park 128 NW 150th Lane Mindenmines, MO 64769 (417) 843-6711

HIGHLIGHTS: This loop hike starts at the visitor’s center and loops to the east through the prairie which is east of the building. The trail winds through wide open with views in all directions across the rolling fields. You are likely to see Bison roaming in the prairie a short distance from (or even on) the trail, so check with the park service before you depart to confirm they are in areas where they pose no danger during your hike.

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