Coakley Hollow Fen Reviews

The young man on duty did not know where the trail to the trail to Coakley Hollow Fen started. I asked him for a booklet about the self-guided interpretive trail. He eventually found one. It was well done but the numbers in the booklet for the points of interest were not on the placards posted at each stop. Useless The boards of the boardwalks were rotting and not maintained. Dangerous The fen itself was very small and unremarkable. Disapointing Ticks were abundent. So, be aware of tick-borne disease symptoms. Risk-reward questionable

My family does a lot of hiking and this one was great! Showcased some of the best examples of Missouri nature and trail was well maintained. If you're looking for a paved or mulched trail, this is not the one for you. But if you do any sort of hiking at all, this trail is very well marked and was a beautiful hike. Wonder off the path a bit and explore the creek.

The start of the trail is clearly marked near the parking area. Self guided booklets are on a display right at the start of the trail. The trail is well maintained. It is not a paved or mulched trail but clearly marked and easy to follow.
I walked the trail with a friend. We each had a dog on leash. We all enjoyed the hike.