Deer Ridge Conservation Area Trail

Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Location:
Lewis County

 

 

 

 

News, Updates, & Warnings:
Closed during fall firearms deer season & spring firearms turkey season

Directions:
From Kirksville, take Hwy 6 east Hwy H, turn north.  Follow Hwy H north until it turns into Hwy Y in Midway.  Continue north on Hwy Y until you come to County Road 312, (Cottonwood Ave.) Follow County Road 312 to the trailhead and equestrian campground.

Miles of Trails
10.5 mile loop.

Equestrian Camping:
Yes, at campground 8.

Trail Notes:
Trail is forested with some hills, creeks and downfall to negotiate.  It crosses, as well as follows some gravel roads so you may encounter cars.  Trails can get overgrown with tall grass in the summer and the deerflies get really bad at the end of May

Other Trail Users:
Hikers, mountain bike riders, and hunters.

Volunteers Helping With This Page:
No one at this time, available to adopt.  If Interested please contact us.