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Big Piney Loop Hike Via Cutoff

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  2. MO
  3. …Southeast Missouri
  4. Paddy Creek Wilderness Area
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“The Big Piney Trail via the Big Piney Trail North-South Connector. ”

Isaac Foster
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10.7

Miles

17.2

KM

95%

Runnable

1,307' 398 m

High

965' 294 m

Low

1,019' 310 m

Up

1,017' 310 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Overview

A 10-mile run along the Big Piney Trail and Big Piney Trail North-South Connector. Excellent views, awesome woods, and river crossings. Overall, a super fun run that is difficult enough to be challenging but easy enough to be enjoyable.

Description

The trail is an excellent all day run that takes you through multiple different types of terrain and views. River crossings and hills abound with awesome pine groves and beautiful colors.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest Office

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Isaac Foster
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 5 votes

#1

in Paddy Creek Wilderness Area

#4501

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  3.8 from 5 votes
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#1

in Paddy Creek Wilderness…

#33

in Missouri

#4,501

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Meadow that the trail begins from near Roby lake.
Feb 29, 2020 near Fort Le…, MO
Little Paddy Creek crossing on the north-south connector of the Big Piney Trail.
Aug 13, 2016 near Licking, MO
October 14, 2022 fall backpacking trip. Beautiful pines
Oct 17, 2022 near Fort Le…, MO
October 14, 2022 fall backpacking trip. Scenic over look on south loop
Oct 17, 2022 near Licking, MO
Initial creek crossing on north trail.
Feb 29, 2020 near Fort Le…, MO
Big Piney North Trail Waterfall
Jul 16, 2016 near Fort Le…, MO

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Jul 25, 2021
Spencer Myers
Nice trail, although watch out for the numerous spiderwebs and occasional horsepoop. After three miles of the spiderwebs, I decided to turn around. 6mi — 1h 20m
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