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Missouri
Council Bluff Trail
3.9 mi
Distance
850 ft
Gain
1h 43m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Mark Twain National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Council Bluff Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 850 ft
- Elevation loss
- 850 ft
- Highest point
- 1,122 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,084 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Council Bluff Trail offers hikers a straightforward out-and-back journey spanning 3.93 miles in Missouri. As part of the larger Ozark Trail system, this route provides access to a well-established network of pathways in the region. Whether you're looking for a moderate day hike or a segment of a longer Ozark Trail adventure, Council Bluff Trail delivers a manageable distance for hikers of various experience levels.
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