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Bell Mountain Wilderness

This 9,143 acre wilderness is part of the St. Francois Mountains, one of the oldest landforms in North America. There are approximately 11.9 miles of trails maintained for hikers, including a small segment of the Ozark Trail, accessed from three trailheads.

Bell Mountain Wilderness
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This is a wonderful place to spend the day hiking!

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This trailhead accesses the Taum Sauk section of the Ozark Trail (OT).

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The Bell Mountain Wilderness is a 9,143 acre wilderness is part of the St. Francois Mountains, one of the oldest landforms in North America.

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This trailhead provides access to the Bell Mountain Wilderness from the north side.  It has a few parking spots, but no amenities.  There is usually just enough r

Last updated March 28th, 2025