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Nearest
Town
Between
Potosi and Steelville
Description
This
challenging 24 mile loop is located near Bourbon, MO.
which is about 1 1/2 hours west of downtown St. Louis.
You'll find all the technical switchbacks and
singletrack trails you can handle. Watch out for the
switchbacks that are located on the steep grades - They
can be tricky if you're not ready for them.
Hazards
( Get a Map)
Maps: Trail maps available from the Potosi Ranger
District (573-438-5427), Highway 8 West, P.O. Box 188,
Potosi, MO 63664
When
planning to ride the Berryman trail be sure to take
spare tubes, tools and the knowledge to fix things. With
a 24 mile loop, it's a long walk back to the trailhead.
You'll find yourself needing 4-5 hours to complete the
long loop. Take I-44 south to the Bourbon exit. Take
Route N southeast out of Bourbon, then west on Route W
to the trailhead at the Brasil Creek Campground.
Additional
Info
The
Berryman hiking trail in central Missouri traverses 24
miles through a variety of scenic Ozark countryside. It
winds through timbered stands of oak, pine and
bottomland hardwoods - climbing switchback fashion, from
low bottoms to high cherty ridges. Interesting flora and
fauna abound in the old fields, glade-like rock
outcroppings and deep forest. Trail users are insured a
measure of solitude and quiet. as motor vehicles are
prohibited on the trail. Mountain bikes are permitted on
the trail; however, users must yield the right-of-way
when encountering horseback riders.
The
trail starts at Berryman Campground, the site of a
Civilian Conservation Corps Camp of the same name from
1937 till the onset of World War II. The camp was
jointly operated by the U.S. Army and the Forest Service
and had a resident force of 300 men. Several old
barracks foundations and an old well are the only
remnants of the camp itself but many roads and pine
plantations in the area are enduring reminders of the
good works done by these men.
Facilities
The
Berryman Trail has two vehicle access trailhead
developments. Camping is permitted anywhere along the
trail. Mileage markers are located at intervals along
the trail. They start at Berryman Camp, with numeric
values increasing proceeding clockwise around the loop
trail.
Berryman
Campground
There are 8 camping units and 3 picnic units with
tables and fireplaces, sanitary facilities, parking,
hitching rack, and a stock water pond -- no drinking
water or trash disposal.
Berryman
Campground is located approximately one mile north
of State Highway 8, between Potosi and Steelville
(approximately 16 miles west of Potosi or 19 miles east
of Steelville).
Brazil
Creek Campground There are 8 camping units with
tables and fireplaces, sanitary facilities, parking,
hitching rack, stock water in the creek -- no drinking
water or trash disposal. Brazil Creek Campground is
located approximately six miles north of Berryman
Campground, via Forest Roads 2266 and 2265 and State
Highway W, or can be accessed from Bourbon via State
Highway N and W (approximately 17 miles)
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