Name: Mooner's Hollow Trail
Rating: 4.6

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail is not technically challenging and offers plenty of places to take a break or observe nature. Also, creek pools make for good wading and exploring.

This park closes at 10 PM, as well as during heavy rains, so call to check for trail conditions and closures.
Park Office: (573) 358-2173

Description

Hop on this trail to enjoy a scenic hike along the Coonville Creek Natural Area. Along the way, a narrow dirt trail (clearly marked with blue blazes) winds up and down a few of the steep hills alongside Coonville Creek. There is a small waterfall (3 ft) upstream from the primary creek crossing that provides a great spot to take a break or enjoy lunch.

Flora & Fauna

Plentiful trailside wildflowers linger into late summer. Several bird species, and a surprising number of armadillos (which sound much larger than they are rustling through the leaf litter) can also be found in the area. Clear and cool creek pools are filled with tiny-to-small fish and crayfish.