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Aquatic Trail
Administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as part of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, this nine-mile, two-hour boating excursion runs from Public Beach #1 (near the Lake's east end) northwest to Grand Glaize Beach. One may start from either end. A booklet with a map and more detailed explanations are available at the park office (573-348-2694).
Each of the trail's 14 stops are marked with an orange and white buoy, pointing out such things as Lumberman's Logging Chute, a gap in the bluff used a century ago to push railroad ties down into Grand Glaize Creek (before it was covered by Lake of the Ozarks) to be floated downstream.
Visit the Missouri State parks website for more information.
A Natural Heritage
Station A. Lumberman's Logging Chute, described below.
Station B. Limestone & Dolomite fracturing: bedrock cracks or "joints".
Station C. Naturally Solar Heated Bluff: Red Cedars, Lip Fern.
Station D. Nature's Apartment Houses: overhanging rock outcroppings: possibly used as shelter by Indians.
Station E. Example of sediment extending the cove banks.
Station F. Lichens: plant life growing right out of rock.
Station G. Remains of lake reefs developed in ancient seas.
Station H. Cave, typical of the region's "karst" topography, which also includes sinkholes, underground streams, large springs and natural bridges.
Station I. Glade, Missouri's version of a desert.
Station J. Natural chert gravel beach.
Station K. Best growing conditions in the Ozarks.
Station L. "Pigeon Holes"
Station M. "Slumping" and "Creeping".
Station N. Nature's window in the bluff: "Slice Arch".
Information provided by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Day Trips, On your own, or with our guide service
Swinging Bridges
Aquatic Trail Adventure, Picnic, Photos, Swim,
Aquatic Trail Adventure, Picnic, Photos, Swim,
The Grand Auglaize Bridge was built in 1922, is 500 feet long, and it has a span of 414 feet. It is located over Grand Auglaize Creek on Swinging Bridges Road (Lake Road 42-18) southwest of Brumley and is open to traffic. This wire suspension bridge is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Although an inspection conducted in 2015 rated it structurally deficient due to its poor superstructure condition.
Aquatic Trail Adventure, Picnic, Photos, Swim,
Aquatic Trail Adventure, Picnic, Photos, Swim,
Aquatic Trail Adventure, Picnic, Photos, Swim,
Aquatic Trail
Administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as part of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, this nine-mile, two-hour boating excursion runs from Public Beach #1 (near the Lake's east end) northwest to Grand Glaize Beach. One may start from either end. A booklet with a map and more detailed explanations are available at the park office (573-348-2694).
Each of the trail's 14 stops are marked with an orange and white buoy, pointing out such things as Lumberman's Logging Chute, a gap in the bluff used a century ago to push railroad ties down into Grand Glaize Creek (before it was covered by Lake of the Ozarks) to be floated downstream.