177 Alum Cove of the Ozark National Forest
It’s been a long summer, I can’t really say that it’s been ‘a hot one’ at least not as hot as some in recent memory. But summer just won’t seem to go away , here we are a few days into fall now and I’m finally comfortable with the prospect of inaugurating ‘hiking season’ and it’s about time. Everywhere is still mostly green and lush with thick undergrowth so I’ll try to stay on the well-established (and clear) trails. Alum Cove Natural Bridge For that reason I’ve decided on Alum Cove of the Ozark National Forest, knowing the trails are well used, and besides it’s a short hike perfect for the first of the season. We’ve been here a few times in the past, usually with out of town guests , but it has been many years so today I’m getting re-introduced to an old friend, and hiking alone I’ll be sure to have a good long visit. on the trail at the first bench The paved parking lot has room for about 12 vehicles with a newer picnic pavilion behind and 3 designated campsites in front, with