Meramec Conservation Area, Conservation area near Sullivan, Missouri
The Meramec Conservation Area extends across 3,938 acres in Franklin County, featuring forested hills and multiple caves along the Meramec River.
Between 1925 and 1930, Missouri acquired the majority of the land, with an additional 166 acres donated by Dorothy Hill in 1980.
The area contains remnants of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, the first state nursery, and the Lone Hill fire lookout tower.
Visitors can explore 1.3 miles of accessible woodland trails, 5.5 miles of hiking paths, and 10.5 miles of multi-use trails for biking and horseback riding.
The conservation area includes six caves and a great blue heron rookery, though all caves remain closed to protect against white-nose syndrome.
Location: Franklin County
GPS coordinates: 38.23070,-91.07100
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:27
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