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GIBSON SPRING


Highlights:

BEAUTIFUL WALK TO GIBSON SPRING ANOTHER NATURAL WONDER
Near:Neosho, MO
Scenery:
Distance:0.66 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:1 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: ABUNDANT WILDLIFE ABOUND IN THIS AREA.
THIS IS A SHORT WALK THROUGH THE OAK HARDWOODS OF THE OZARKS,THERE ARE A FEW CLEARINGS THAT HAVE SOME RATHER DEEP GRASS AT THE PRESENT BUT THAT WILL SOON BE GONE.
THE SPRING IS A NICE PLACE TO COOL OFF ON A HOT DAY.

PICNIC TABLES ARE AROUND THE SPRING SO BRING YOUR LUNCH AND HUNT A CACHE OR 2.

THIS IS A CONSERVATION AREA SO NO ATV'S ARE ALLOWED AND HORSES IN DESIGNATED AREA'S ONLY.

Trailhead: FROM JOPLIN,MISSOURI TAKE HWY. 71 SOUTH,
FROM ROGERS,ARKANSAS TAKE HWY. 71 NORTH
TO THE JUNCTION OF HWY. 60 EAST.GO EAST TO THE JUNCTION OF HWY. HH.
GO SOUTH EASTERLY ON HWY HH TO THE TRAIL HEAD ON THE RIGHT.
FT. CROWDER CONSERVATION AREA. (Lat:36.827739 Lon:-94.293281)

Trail Guides for GIBSON SPRING:
Best Seasons: Fall, Summer, Winter,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses,
Ranger Contact: NEOSHO CONSERVATION 417-451-4158
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Charles Britton, who has posted  28 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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Keys: Missouri Hiking, Missouri Trails, Missouri Hikes, Newton County Hiking, Newton County Trails, Newton County Hikes

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