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 Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center - Kirkwood, MO Posted by:  Wampa-One
N 38° 33.365 W 090° 25.704
15S E 724081 N 4270651
Missouri Department of Conservation's "quiet corner in a busy urban world" located at northeast corner of I-44/I-270 intersection.
Waymark Code: WM53Z3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2008
Views: 14
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is nestled in 112 acres of oak-hickory forest--a quiet corner in a busy urban world. Leave that chaotic lifestyle behind and escape to the nature center's trails and exhibits.
Building Hours: Open year-round, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Area Hours: Daylight Savings Time: open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Standard Time: open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Directions: From the intersection of Interstates 44 & 270, take Watson Rd. to Geyer Rd. Turn north on Geyer for 200 yds. to Cragwold Rd. Go west on Cragwold for 1 mi. to nature center entrance on right.
Regulations: Closed to pets, collecting of any kind, fishing, hunting, trapping and alcoholic beverages. No jogging, bicycling, rollerblading or skiing on the trails.
Powder Valley
Conservation Nature Center
Missouri Department of Conservation
11715 Cragwold Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122-7015
(314)301-1500
~ from MDC website
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 112
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
3 paved trails. Hickory Ridge Trail: 1 1/5 mile, steep. Broken Ridge Trail: 2/3 mile, steep. Tanglevine Trail: 1/3 mile, level.
What points of interest are there?:
Interpretive Nature Center, Hiking Trails, creeks,
What activities are available?:
Hiking, wildlife viewing and photography
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Steep trails can become slippery when wet or leaf-covered. Poison ivy.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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