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Lazy C Trailhead

usfs · MO

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  • dump station23 mi
  • fuel station10.0 mi

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About

This 1.55-mile trail is for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. There is a trailhead facility along Highway 19.This trail connects to the McCormack Lake Ozark Trail spur, which will connect you to the Eleven Point section of the Ozark Trail. Half the distance of the trail follows a gravel two-track, before it narrows to a wide, single-track trail before connecting to the spur Trailhead. A large parking area with several designated sites. It's an open grassy area bounded by a wooden fence with multiple shade trees. A gravel loop road circles through the camping/parking area. The trailhead has hitching posts, information board, corrals, and parking for horse users as well as the general public.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    23 mi
  • fuel station

    Quick Connection

    10.0 mi
  • grocery

    Harps Food Store

    9.9 mi
  • trailhead

    Lazy C Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • recreation site

    Mccormack Lake

    1.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: BLUE EYE in Mark Twain National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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