Little Scotia Trail

Bunker, Missouri
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Ownership: US Forest Service
Official website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on January 2, 2006

Description

The trail begins at the campground, winds around 2-acre Little Scotia Pond, over the earthen dam and crosses the spillway to the picnic area on the south side. At the picnic area, one fork in the trail leads to the parking lot; the other turns east and passes the stream that connects to Big Scotia Pond and leads back to the campground.

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Directions

From Bunker, MO take Hwy 72 northwest for 9.5 miles; turn onto Forest Road 2341 for another half-mile.From Salem, MO go 19 miles east on Highway 72. Follow the Forest Service signs to Little Scotia Recreation Area.

Activities

Picnicking: 5 picnic sites, each with table and grill. No day use fee is charged, but donations are welcome.Fishing: Little Scotia Pond. Swimming is not recommended.No lifeguard on duty.Hiking: Little Scotia Trail, a 0.4-mile loop.No day use fee is charged.