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Last Revision
January 1, 2012
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Invite
You to Walk our
Watkins
Mill State Park,
Lawson,
Missouri
Seasonal
Walk
April 1,
2012 to September 30, 2012
Distance: 6 KM and 10 KM
Trail Rating:
6 KM at 1B
10 KM at 3B
Special
Classification:
·
(Officially
Ended – Dec. 31, 2011) Historic Churches, Museums
·
(End
– Jun. 30, 2012) Hooray for Hollywood
About
the Walk:
The
paved trail takes the walker around a scenic lake while winding through
wooded areas. The walker, at different
season, might spot wild turkey or deer.
Also to see a nineteenth century church and school. While not on the trail, the historic mill
and Watkins home are well worth visiting.
 
Hours of
Operation:
Visitor Center hours
April through October
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday
Direction
to the Walk:
From
I-35 (North or South) exit at Highway 92 at Kearney. Travel East on Highway 92 to County Road
RA (about six miles). Turn left on
RA and process to the Watkins Mill State Park. Travel on the park road following the
signs to the Visitor’s Center. When
you reach a T, you will see a sign pointing to the Visitor’s Center. Turn left at the T and drive to the
Visitor’s Center. After the
registering, you will need to drive to the start point.
(Drawing
Map coming soon)
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