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James A. Reed Wildlife Area

Gopher Lake–Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint Loop, 4 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 84 ft · 47 min

Gopher Lake–Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint Loop, 4 lakes is a 2.2-mile loop in James A. Reed Wildlife Area near Avon, MO. The route passes Bodarc Lake, Gopher Lake and Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint. It is mostly level, with 84 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 50/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi899 – 981 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Shawnee Trace Nature Trail 38.86562, -94.30570
Nearest town Avon, MO
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Gopher Lake–Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint Loop, 4 lakes

2.2 mi · ▲ 84 ft · 47 min

Elevation 899–982 ft

Loop · James A. Reed Wildlife Area

Trailhead: Shawnee Trace Nature Trail · 38.86562, -94.30570

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:04 AM · sunset 7:19 PM

Dogs allowed on leash

  1. Start on Shawnee Trace Nature Trail, heading N.
  2. 0.7 miPass Bodarc Lake.
  3. 150 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  4. 450 ftPass Gopher Lake.
  5. 150 ftSharp left, heading NW.
  6. 0.3 miTurn left, heading SE.
  7. 0.2 miSharp left, heading SE.
  8. 0.4 miPass Shawnee Trace Nature Viewpoint.
  9. 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/gopher-lake-loop

Trail surface

62% dirt25% gravel12% grass1% other

Weather

Sunrise 7:04 AMSunset 7:19 PM

Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash

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