Lazy C Trailhead
This is a trailhead for the Lazy C trail.
It’s an open grassy area bounded by a wooden fence with multiple shade trees. A gravel loop road circles through the camping/parking area. The trailhead has hitching posts, information board, corrals, and parking for horse users and hikers.
Lazy C Trail
- Average Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 1.5 miles
- Best Seasons: Fall, winter, and spring
- Surface Type: Unsurfaced, native material
- Average Trail Grade: 5 - 8%
General Information
Camping
Primitive Camping: There are six designated campsites at the trailhead. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table.
Safety
- During temperate months, be prepared for biting insects, poison ivy and high temperatures.
- A good map and compass , along with knowledge of utilizing these, are strongly suggested.
- Be aware of hunting seasons.
For more safety tips visit the Safety section of the website.
Available Maps:
- Lazy C Trail (PDF)
Visit Visitor Maps and Guides for information on available Forest Visitor Maps, Topographic Maps, and Mobile App/Interactive Maps.
January - December
Day Use Hours:
- 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
On the Trail
- No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail or past designated parking areas.
- Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, please ensure they are under control.
- Leashing is encouraged. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to other pets, the natural resources of the area, wildlife, and other forest visitors.
- Yield your leashed dog around other hikers and horses.
- Pack out your dogs waste or bury it 100 feet from water and trails.
At the Trailheads
- No overnight camping in day use areas/trailheads at any time of year.
- Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area
- No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Horses may not be tied directly to trees.
Permits
- No forest recreation permits are needed to access this trail.
- No forest recreation permits are needed to access the trailheads.
No fees are required for this site
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails. Please leash your dog, unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
- Leashes must be six feet, or shorter, when in developed recreation sites, including trails within the boundaries (36 CFR 261.16(j)) when they are not inside an enclosed vehicle or tent.
- Yield your leashed dog around other hikers and horses.
- Pack out your dogs waste or bury it 100 feet from water and trails.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Do not leave your dog in the vehicle on a hot day.
- Keep your dog in your tent or vehicle at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Address: #66 Confederate Ridge Road Doniphan, MO 63935
Phone: 573-996-2153
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; District Offices closed 1 - 1:30 for lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.83275278
Longitude: -91.33258084
Directions
From Winona,
- Head west on State Highway H toward Missouri-19 North
- Turn left onto Missouri-19 North
- Travel for .8 miles and turn right onto US-60
- Travel 13.5 miles and turn left onto Missouri 19 South
- turn right into the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Trailheads:
There is no potable water at any trailhead.
Along the Trail:
Open water sources along the trail are not recommended for drinking. Bring your own drinking water or be prepared to boil or treat water chemically.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
