Roaring River Cove Hardwood Natural Area

Three major vegetation types.

Roaring river cove hardwood natural area.

Roaring river cove hardwoods natural area created date. The main tract is two miles east of roaring river state park on route f. Is mostly located inside the 2 075 acre roaring river hills wild area and passes next to the roaring river cove hardwood natural area. Downcutting of the white river and its tributaries along with geologic uplift have created the 400 feet of relief between the ridge tops and the river.

Come and enjoy the cool air and crisp colors of fall on a guided hike. The presence of virgin cypress is a rare feature. Roaring river cove hardwoods natural area protects a landscape of rugged hills and knobs with old age trees that have stood the test of time on these weathered hills. Drive this road after a hard rain and the inspiration behind the name will be apparent.

This area offers rugged ozark terrain dense hardwood woodlands open dolomite glades and deep hollows. The narrow winding roaring fork motor nature trail invites you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area. Roaring river presents a great place to catch rainbow trout possibly a brown trout if you are lucky relax outdoors and simply appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding ozarks the main draw catching the cunning hatchery trout can be addictive. Roaring river conservation area consists of two tracts.

As of wednesday july 1 interpretive programs will resume on a limited basis. Major fire swept through area in 2009. Look for sprouts of the rare ozark chinquapin. Please call the nature center for more information 417 847 3742.

Join an interpreter for a 5 mile hike into the 2 075 acre roaring river hills wild area that will include visits to the civilian conservation corps ccc lookout tower the state champion downy serviceberry tree and the roaring river cove hardwood natural area. 4 30 p m friday through sunday weekday availability will vary. Except on locations designated as missouri natural areas taking edible wild greens is prohibited. Enjoy the scenery of rugged hills and knobs of this landscape.

As of wednesday july 1 the roaring river state park nature center is open during revised hours of operation 9 a m. Pine flatwoods mixed hardwood swamp and virgin cypress swamp. Down cutting of the white river and its tributaries like roaring river along with geologic uplift has created the 400 feet of relief between the ridge. Roaring fork is one of the larger and faster flowing mountain streams in the park.

Programs will allow a limited number of. Roaring river state park area. Walk among old age trees that have stood the test of time on these weathered hills.