Buford Mountain Conservation Area, Protected mountain area in Iron County, Missouri.
The conservation area spans 3,824 acres of natural terrain, featuring diverse habitats and eight small ponds distributed across the landscape.
William Buford settled this land in 1812 through a Spanish Land Grant, with the Missouri Department of Conservation acquiring it from Nature Conservancy in 1979.
The mountain's charcoal industry heritage remains visible through scattered kiln remnants from the mid-1800s, marking the region's industrial past.
Visitors access a 10.5-mile hiking trail system that crosses the 1,740-foot summit, requiring advanced hiking skills and proper outdoor equipment.
The mountain's composition of rhyolite granite indicates volcanic origins, making it a geological landmark with limited permanent water sources.
Location: Iron County
Inception: 1979
GPS coordinates: 37.71430,-90.70310
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:03
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