Pickle Springs Natural Area - Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

"The forces of time have created Pickle Springs Natural Area. the foundation was laid 500 million years ago as the sandy beaches of an ancient sea were whipped by waves and frozen in time as Lamotte Sandstone. Eons passed, burying the sandstone under layers of deposits, until erosion exposed it nearly one million years ago. Further erosion exposed it nearly one million years ago. Further erosion sculpted tunnels, arches, cliffs, waterfalls and the giant sandstone boulders called hoodoos.

More recently (300,000 to 10,000 years ago) Mammoths wandered through these canyons grazing on the lush boreal vegatation pushed south by the great glaciers.

Today we walk in the Mammoths footprints among plants left behind by the ice age, and gaze at the slices of time preserved in the sandstone walls of Pickle Springs Natural Area" - sign at trailhead

There is trail which is about 2 miles long and will take an hour or more depending on the amount of time one spends at the waterfalls, rock formations and plant life. Be sure to pick up a brochure at the trail head which will explain the plant life and geological formation you will encounter along the walk. The significant geological formations have signs which correspond with the entries in the brochure.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 256 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 2 mile self guided nature trail. The trail is hilly but not extreme. What points of interest are there?: Area known for its geological formations and plant life. There are a couple waterfalls and a great view point from the top of Dome Rock. What activities are available?: Nature study Walking List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Cliffs Poison Ivy Dogs Allowed?: Yes 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

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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