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Des Moines River Ravines

Des Moines River Ravines

Cove ravines along steep, north-facing slopes overlooking the Des Moines River within the Eastern Section of the Glaciated Plains Natural Division. These steep slopes support an unusually rich flora including many ferns, snow trillium, white baneberry, spikenard and blue cohosh.

Access Information: 

GPS parking lot on NW corner of SHS which is a trailhead, playground and picnic area.

General Information
Designation Date: 
09/25/1978
Acreage: 
45
Owner: 
MO Department of Natural Resources
County: 
Clark

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