Prarie State Park - Drovers Trail Middle Loop - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Prarie State Park - Drovers Trail Middle Loop |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Missouri |
| Nearby Town: | Mindenmines |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Joplin Prairie State Park is located 35 miles north of Joplin; travel time is about 45 minutes depending on traffic. Travel north on Hwy. 43 about 25 miles to Hwy. 160. Turn left/west onto Hwy. 160 and continue for about two miles before turning right/north onto Route NN. Proceed one mile to Central Road (gravel surface); turn left/west and continue for three miles. Turn right/north onto 150th Lane and proceed about 1.3 miles to the park's visitor center. From Kansas City Prairie State Park is located 110 miles south of Kansas City; travel time is between two and two and one-half fours depending on traffic. Travel south on U.S. Hwy. 71 to the Hwy. 160 (Lamar exit) and turn right/west onto Hwy. 160. Continue about 16 miles to Route NN and turn right/north to proceed one miles to Central Road (gravel surface). Turn left/west onto Central Road and continue for three miles before turning right/north onto 150th Lane. Proceed about 1.3 miles to the park's visitor center. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Visitor's Center |
| Trails Used: | Drovers Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Prairie State Park 128 NW 150th Lane Mindenmines, MO 64769 (417) 843-6711 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This loop hike starts at the visitor's center and loops to the east through the prarie 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 prarie 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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