Pigeon Roost Road - WCR 603

Trail Overview

Pigeon Roost Road or Washington County Road 603, is a gravel-dirt mixed road going through portions of rural Washington County land and the Potosi Unit within Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a unique use as an official Rally Stage in the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood (Spring-March) and the Show-Me Rally (Fall-November), and it closes on the days of these two events annually. Pigeon Roost Road beckons to be a Rally Stage, having a great range starting with small segments of pavement on either end, quickly turning to gravel, with elevation-changing turns, fast flat sections, hills, long drawn-out bends, S sections, tight ridge following turns, that oozes dirt or mud the more it is used. Recreationally, the road is very scenic and peaceful, following the ridge top passing valleys on either side, with beautiful lush forest along the entire track, providing access to 13 Forest Service Roads (without counting spurs) to destinations such as dispersed campsites, small Lakes, and the Ozark Trail hiking path. Come drive the scenic stage that the Rally tears through, just at a normal-day safe speed! Rally in the 100 Acre Wood action photos provided by Brad Plant Photography.

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Difficulty

Pigeon Roost Road is given a base rating of 1/10, only having mild surface mud and occasionally feeling soft as if the front wheels are plowing through the damp areas, otherwise being a wide gravel-dirt mix road through the woods. It is safe to expect all the normal gravel road complications of washboards, mounding, and potholes. The difficulty could increase due to lack of maintenance or extreme wet and inclement conditions.

History

Founded in 1977, the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood has been a driver favorite since its inception. Sweeping turns and fast straights make this one of the fastest rallies on the calendar. Commitment and confidence are key. One of the most important places to commit? The rally's famous cattle guard jump that sees cars fly over 100 feet. 2025 marks the 30th running of this historic event, and the event is third as a part of the American Rally Association National Championship Series. In recent years, downtown Potosi has shut down part of North Missouri Street after the Rally to allow fans to get up close and personal with the competition rally cars parked along the strip; sometimes drivers are known to show and mingle with fans. Notable Stats: Ken Block won here 7 times , and the closest margin of victory was 7 seconds in 2007.

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