Start of the trail for wagons bound west and hometown of President Truman, Independence, Missouri, is well-endowed with historic attractions including covered wagon tours through the old part of town.
Also called Chaffee County Road 390, this road begins gentle and gets a bit trickier as it enters thick forest. Clear Creek flows alongside, inviting fishing. You'll stop at Winfield, or maybe easier, as a number of excellent hiking trails start from this road. You'll also pass through the Vicksburg Ghost Town.
Details
Length:
12 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Leave US 84 and turn west onto Clear Creek Road, past Clear Creek Reservoir.
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