Started from the Highway N trailhead at 9:23 AM. It was 45 degrees and overcast. It had rained the previous day and overnight. The trails were wet and water logged in some sports. Made great time on the ascent, arriving at the highest point in Missouri plaque in 2 hours 6 mins. The descent took 2 hours and 9 mins. The stream crossings were swollen, fast moving, and nearly waist deep. Mina Sauk falls, the highest waterfall in MO was gushing! Almost regretted not bringing my camera to document the trip after seeing Mina Sauk but happy to not carry any more weight. Ate two 400 calorie Pro-Bars and 36 oz of tailwind and 36 oz of water pulled from streams. Only saw a few people near the summit and at the end near the highway N trailhead. Total time 4 hours 15 mins 10 seconds.
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up & down from Hwy N
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No
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Male
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Total time
4h
15m
10s
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Taum_Sauk_FKT_.gpx1.74 MB
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