Missouri Nature Walks Discover & Explore Hiking in Missouri                                     SHANNON CO. ~ Lower Ozark Mts.        Hiking Trails & Nature Areas  PARKS FEATURED:   Angeline Conservation Area, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Current River Conservation Area,     Blue Spring Natural Area, Alley Spring, Watercress Spring, Rocky Creek, Sunklands Ozark National Scenic Riverways 134 miles, Current and Jacks Fork Rivers Jacks Fork Natural Area Prairie Hollow Gorge Natural Area Van Buren. 573-323-4236 Current River Conservation Area Blue Springs Natural Area Angeline Conservation Area Ozark National Scenic Riverways Shannon/Dent Counties. Van Buren. 573-323-4236 Missouris largest National Park Service area. 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. Offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping, hiking. The Current River is the most spring fed of the Ozark rivers. There are numerous springs and caves. The river can be floated year round, three hours to seven days. Jacks Fork River is a 44 mile long narrow winding stream flowing through a deep vallley, nearly a canyon in its scenic beauty. The Upper Jack Forks River section is from the Prongs to Alley Spring, and is the most primitive part of the river. The Alley Spring section of the river is floatable until early June, before low water conditions. Return to Top Current River Conservation Area Return to Top Blue Spring Natural Area Return to Top Angeline Conservation Area North of Eminance to Summersville, accessed by Highway 19 and 106 or Highway D. The 38,820 acre area consists of the combination of Alley Spring, Flat Rock and Clow conservation areas. Areas of interest inlcude scenic overlook on highway 19, Flat Rock Lookout Tower and Lick Hog Hollow Nature Trail (.7-mile trail), and Pipestem Hollow, Spurgeon Hollow Natural Areas. Pipestem Hollow Natural Area is 217 acres and features caves (15), and dolomite cliffs from 50 to 80 feet rising up along both sides fo the narrow hollow. Springs flow through the rocky bed of the stream that is responsible for the formation of the pipestem hollow. Spurgeon Hollow Natural Area is 96 acres with dolomite glades and woodlands. This area is a fine example of the habitat in the lower ozarks. The plant life and wildlife on the glades or rocky meadows is diverse. Return to Top Watercress Spring Natural Area Blair Creek Raised Fen Natural Area Overcup Oak Sink Natural Area Marg Pond Natural Area Return to Top Rocky Creek Natural Area Powder Mill Cave & Mill Mountain Natural Area Return to Top [an error occurred while processing this directive]