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429 Moccasin Springs,
Jackson
,
MO
63755
(573) 334-1711
10 miles east of Fruitland, off Hwy. 61 N on
Hwy. 177, in
Cape Girardeau
County
Peewah Trail -- 10 miles
Peewah is an Indian word meaning "come follow in this
direction." This trail offers visitors access to the most remote
areas of the park. Winding through Indian Creek Wild Area, this trail is
approximately 10 miles long and is open to hikers, backpackers and
equestrian riders. The trail is divided into four different sections by
following various loops of the trail. The green section takes visitors to
an overlook located along the
Mississippi River
and is approximately 1.5-miles round trip. The yellow loop is 3.4 miles
and meanders along the
Mississippi
for a short distance. The red loop is a little under six miles.
Directions
From St. Louis
Trail of Tears State Park is approximately two to two and one-half hours
from the
St. Louis
area. Travel south on I-55 to Exit 105 (Fruitland/Jackson). Take Hwy. 61
north for approximately one mile. Turn right onto Hwy. 177 and continue
for seven miles. At the four-way stop in front of the Proctor and Gamble
Plant, turn right to stay on Hwy. 177. Continue on Hwy. 177 for another
2.8 miles. The entrance to the state park will be on the left right before
the Hwy. 177/Route V intersection.
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