Forest 44 Conservation Area, Protected natural area in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Forest 44 Conservation Area encompasses 998 acres of forested lands, grasslands, and spring-fed creeks along Interstate 44 near Valley Park.
The Missouri Department of Conservation established this protected zone in 1990 through the acquisition of land from the Reinken Estates.
The conservation area functions as an ecological research site where students and scientists study native Midwestern flora and fauna populations.
Visitors can access 11.8 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and horseback riding, plus a 0.4-mile paved path for wheelchair accessibility.
Williams Creek Losing Stream flows through the eastern section, demonstrating natural geological processes where surface water disappears underground.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1990
GPS coordinates: 38.52220,-90.53290
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:01
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