Cave Spoon

Total Miles
3.7

Elevation

257.28 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Trail Overview

The Cave Spoon runs North to South through Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. This trail offers dispersed campsites if chosen with creativity. There are plenty of pull-off locations in case of traffic. Fallen trees blocking the trail are likely, as well as pinstripes. This forest has spotty service, so be sure to download offline maps.

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Cave Spoon
Cave Spoon

Difficulty

The space between Cave Fork and Gooseneck Ridge is rocky and washed out, which could require extra ground clearance.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Jacob Rathbun
Sep 07, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
At least one large dead tree down about midway through. Unable to move with truck and tow strap. Need chainsaw
Ian Ellis
Apr 08, 2024
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Came in from the Gooseneck end of the trail, and did it in my 2013 AWD Toyota Sienna. I would not recommend the southern half of the trail for anything with low clearance like that haha. Awesome trail though, and I hope to get back there with 4WD soon.

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