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Adventures with Uncle Bob

I recommend for your hiking pleasure the Perry County Community Lake Trail, a four mile loop trail that is relatively level and well marked.

Directions: From Chester, Illinois cross the Mississippi River bridge into Missouri and follow Missouri Highway 51 to Perryville. Turn right onto County Road T at the stoplight, and travel 1.6 miles. Watch for a sign to turn left into the parking area.

This area is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The trail parallels the lake edge with constant views over most of the trail route. There are also benches located approximately every one-third mile along the trail.

The trailhead directs you to cross the long earthen dam. Afterwards, you enter woods along the west side of the lake. In the Spring, you’ll discover the area lush with a variety of white and yellow wild flowers. After crossing another earthen dam you may see fish cages in the lake that are part of a DNR research project. After 2.5 miles, you’ll arrive at another parking area that provides access to a boat dock, restrooms, picnic table, and an archery range with a 20 foot high platform. Walk north on the road to where you can re-enter the trail through the woods. This are is dominated by pine, cedar, and juniper trees. Within a mile, there will be another trail junction. Going to the right will take you to a campground.. Go straight ahead. Finally, on the north end of the trail you’ll arrive at a boat dock and parking area. Travel across this lot and return to your trailhead parking area.

This trail is also listed in a booklet: Conservation Trails: A Guide to Missouri Dept of Conservation Hiking Trails by Teresa Kight. For more information on this adventure in Missouri, contact Bob Tyson at 684-5643 or e-mail him at: mailto:sh-outings@illinois.sierraclub.org    ■

 

 

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