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A short loop full of rugged sections.


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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Loop

730' 222 m

High

649' 198 m

Low

109' 33 m

Up

110' 33 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The closest parking is at a pull out on Binder Lake Road right after the park gate. The trail starts across the street from the gated entrance on the south side of Rainbow Drive. Use the small wooden bridge spanning the ditch to access the trail. Go right when you enter the woods.

The trail is best done counter-clockwise, like all trails at Binder. Old trail sections that have been rerouted are blocked by tree limbs and the loop is blazed in red markers. This trail is completely wooded and crosses a few drainage areas that can have water if it has recently rained. It is advised to not use the trail in muddy conditions.

Contacts

Shared By:

Bryce Mihalevich with improvements by Zac Nixon

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Trail Rankings

#340

in Missouri

#14,682

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Photos

Looking toward a small body of water a few yards from the trail.
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Warning!  Watch for this spot if MTB or trail running at a good pace.  These rocks stay well hidden and can catch you off guard.  The picture doesn't show enough, you'll know what I mean once you encounter them.
Dec 8, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Look for these little red markers, there are only two or three on the loop.
Dec 8, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
The fall colors are definitely abundant in November!
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
Some of the only boulders found on this trail. Unfortunately they're too small to climb or have any fun on!
Dec 12, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
The trailhead is basically right off the road.
Dec 8, 2019 near Saint M…, MO
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Nov 10, 2019
Zac Nixon
Easy, fast trail in the woods! Watch out around 1.2 mile mark for the crux on the rocks. Easy to lose the trail. — 0h 17m
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