Bluestem Lake & Coot Lake Loop
2.4 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 49 min
Bluestem Lake & Coot Lake Loop is a 2.4-mile loop in James A. Reed Wildlife Area near Greenwood, MO. The route passes Bluestem Lake and Coot Lake. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 49/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Bluestem Lake & Coot Lake Loop
2.4 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 49 min
Elevation 978–1,026 ft
Loop · James A. Reed Wildlife Area
Trailhead: 38.87929, -94.33437
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:04 AM · sunset 7:19 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.5 miPass Bluestem Lake.
- 0.4 miSharp right, heading W.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.2 miPass Coot Lake.
- 150 ftSharp right, heading W.
- 0.5 miSharp right, heading N.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:47 PM for the 7:19 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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