Russell Mountain trailhead to Mina Sauk Falls with loop back
| Trip Mile | Description |
|---|---|
| 0.0 |
Start at Russell Mtn Trailhead.
Directions to trailhead
Russell Mountain Trailhead. Parking is along side of road. |
| Russell Mtn Trailhead to Russell Mountain Trailhead Connector — 0.6 miles | |
| 0.6 | Connector trail ends. Make a right towards Taum Sauk mountain. |
| Russell Mountain Trailhead Connector to Mina Sauk Loop Connector (east) — 2.5 miles | |
| 3.1 | Make a left at the intersection with the Mina Sauk Loop trail. |
| Mina Sauk Loop Connector (east) to Mina Sauk Falls — 1.1 miles | |
| 4.2 | Past Mina Sauk falls the trail continues on a loop back to the top of Taum Sauk. |
| Mina Sauk Falls to Taum Sauk Mountain Trailhead Connector — 1.2 miles | |
| 4.7 | Several glades in this area with great views of Taum Sauk Creek valley |
| 5.4 | Taum Sauk Mountain trailhead is located 1/4 mile northeast of main trail. Stay to the right, heading towards Highway 21 on the main Ozark Trail. |
| Taum Sauk Mountain Trailhead Connector to Mina Sauk Loop Connector (east) — 0.3 miles | |
| 5.7 | Mina Sauk lower loop trail is on your right. Continue straight towards Highway 21. |
| Mina Sauk Loop Connector (east) to Russell Mountain Trailhead Connector — 2.5 miles | |
| 8.1 | Make a left at the spur trail to the Russell Mountain trailhead. |
| Russell Mountain Trailhead Connector to Russell Mtn Trailhead — 0.6 miles | |
| 8.8 |
End at Russell Mtn Trailhead.
Directions to trailhead
Russell Mountain Trailhead. Parking is along side of road. |