Bell Mountain Wilderness
Bell Mountain Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Iron County, Missouri.
Bell Mountain features oak-hickory forests, granite outcroppings, and multiple streams across its 9,027 acres within Mark Twain National Forest.
The United States Congress formally designated this section of Mark Twain National Forest as Bell Mountain Wilderness in 1980 to protect natural resources.
Named after pioneer settler Henry Bell, this wilderness contains sections of the Ozark Trail and serves as a sanctuary for native flora and fauna.
Visitors access 12 miles of maintained hiking paths through the wilderness, with elevations ranging from 970 feet at Joe's Creek to 1,702 feet.
The wilderness contains Shut-In Creek, which forms natural gorges between steep talus slopes and maintains water flow throughout all seasons.
Location: Iron County
Inception: 1980
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 37.63139,-90.87694
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:05
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