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Bell Mountain Wilderness

This 9,143 acre wilderness is part of the St. Francois Mountains, one of the oldest landforms in North America. There are approximately 11.9 miles of trails maintained for hikers, including a small segment of the Ozark Trail, accessed from three trailheads.

Bell Mountain Wilderness
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This is a wonderful place to spend the day hiking! 

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This trailhead accesses the Taum Sauk section of the Ozark Trail (OT) and the Bell Mountain Wilderness Trail.

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This trailhead provides access to the 2.2 mile Lindsey Mountain Wilderness Trail. 

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This trailhead provides access to the Bell Mountain Wilderness from the north side.  It has a few parking spots, but no amenities.  There is usually just enough r

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This 2.2 mile trail takes visitors to the 1,663 foot tall Lindsey Mountain, located in the southeast portion of the Bell Mountain Wilderness.

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Visitors frequently enter the area for daytrips or as a part of a broader journey on the Ozark Trail system which crosses through the South East corner of the wilderness.

Last updated August 29th, 2025