Trail Description:
The trail begins at the campground, winds around 2-acre Little Scotia Pond, over the earthen dam and crosses the spillway to the picnic area on the south side. At the picnic area, one fork in the trail leads to the parking lot; the other turns east and passes the stream that connects to Big Scotia Pond and leads back to the campground.
Hiking the
Little Scotia Trail:
Picnicking: 5 picnic sites, each with table and grill. No day use fee is charged, but donations are welcome. Fishing: Little Scotia Pond. Swimming is not recommended. No lifeguard on duty. Hiking: Little Scotia Trail, a 0.4-mile loop. No day use fee is charged.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Little Scotia Trail
Camping and Backpacking Opportunities: 14 campsites, each with table and fire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located.
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From Bunker, MO take Hwy 72 northwest for 9.5 miles; turn onto Forest Road 2341 for another half-mile. From Salem, MO go 19 miles east on Highway 72. Follow the Forest Service signs to Little Scotia Recreation Area.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Mark Twain National Forest
Address:
401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO, 65401
573-364-4621
573-341-7453
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