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Map Key

1.5

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

857' 261 m

High

770' 235 m

Low

138' 42 m

Up

151' 46 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

Hawk Nest Trail shares sections of trail with both Buteo and Clearfork Woodland trails. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and summer months. Oak hickory woodlands dominate this area of the park, allowing for ample wildlife viewing opportunities.

Hikers may encounter occasional water over the trail, slippery, muddy trail surfaces, rocks and roots. There are also wooden bridge crossings, stone steps, and steep grades and inclines of more than 10 percent along the dirt-surfaced trail. The trail acts as a burn line for prescribed burn management within the woodland and may occasionally be closed for prescribed burning. Please call the park for details.

Works Progress Administration workers constructed a small portion of Hawk Nest Trail near the picnic area. The trail is available for adoption; ask at the park office for details.

Shared By:

Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Josh Adams

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Hawk's Nest Trail
Jul 15, 2017 near Whitema…, MO
Halloween Weekend. Heavy leaf cover in areas can make for unsure footing.
Nov 2, 2020 near Whitema…, MO
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Jul 20, 2017 near Knob No…, MO
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Jul 20, 2017 near Knob No…, MO
Trailhead
Jul 21, 2017 near Whitema…, MO
Lake Buteo
Jul 15, 2017 near Whitema…, MO

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Nov 27, 2019
Al M
The bridge on the north side is out. It can be bypassed down through the creek, but be aware.
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