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TALBOT CIRCLE


Highlights:

4,360 ACRES OF RICH BOTTOM LANDS AND ROCKY UPLAND SOIL
Near:Springfield, MO
Scenery:
Distance:3.32 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:27 ft
Hike Time:1.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Loop


Summary: THERE ARE SPECIAL RULES FOR THIS CONSERVATION AREA.
OPEN DAILY 4:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
GET ALL FACTS AT HEADQUARTERS LOCATED AT:
37* 11.395 93* 55.731
FORMERLY KNOWN AS SPRING RIVER ,WHICH FLOWS UNCHANNELED THROUGH THE AREAS SOUTHERN PORTION,THIS BEATIFUL RIVER VALLEY HAS EVERYTHING ANYONE COULD ASK FOR.A 4- ACRE LAKE AND A 7 -ACRE LAKE,SEVERAL PONDS AND WILDLIFE ARE ABUNDUNT.FORMERLY A CATTLE RANCH,PRESENTLY,THE AREA IS 69% OPEN RANGE AND 31% TIMBERED LANDS,MOST LOCATED ALONG THE RIVER.THERE IS ALSO SHARECROPPING WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO HELP FEED THE WILDLIFE IN THE AREA.

FOLLOW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS POSTED.

Trailhead: FROM SPRINGFIELD OR JOPLIN TAKE INTERSTATE HWY. 44 TO STATE HWY. 97 NORTH, TAKE 97 NORTH TO FR 2080, TURN RIGHT OR EAST AND GO A LITTLE OVER A MILE TO THE TRAILHEAD NORTH. (Lat:37.16155 Lon:-93.92578)
Trail Guides for TALBOT CIRCLE:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,
Ranger Contact: JAY STEELE,RESOURCE ASSISTANT OFFICE 417-452-3879
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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Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site.
Keys: Missouri Hiking, Missouri Trails, Missouri Hikes, Greene County Hiking, Greene County Trails, Greene County Hikes

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