Bass River Scenic Route

Total Miles
14.7

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Bass River Scenic Route
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Trail Overview

This is a beautiful ride through Mark Twain National Forest on the northern portion of the Potosi district. There are lots of opportunities for photos and enjoying the scenery. You are likely to see deer and other animals along the route. Make sure to bring your swim trunks for a dip in the Huzzah Creek.

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Bass River Scenic Route
Bass River Scenic Route

Difficulty

This is a scenic route with a few washed-out areas.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Mark Sillman
Mar 02, 2025
4x4
Open
Normal
Michael O'brien
Feb 23, 2025
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Tommy Melton
Feb 22, 2025
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
John Hartupee
Nov 16, 2024
4x4
Open
quiet, peaceful, wooded area, easy driving gravel roads

Access Description

Just past the AA highway, the turn is on your right.

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