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TRAIL SYSTEM VEHICLE ACCESS WILDERNESS WAGON DANA BROWN A 17-mile trail system and The Pinetum Loop Road The Wilderness Wagon offers OVERNIGHT CENTER Gray Summit Road numerous service roads are (.7 mile) and the Trail House Loop an informative 1-hour tour with a These artfully restored suitable for hiking and provide Road (3.2 mile) are open to cars guide. Public wagon tours take 19th-century log and timber access to the Nature Reserve’s daily, road conditions permitting. place on weekends from May frame buildings provide an oad diverse natural features. Trail Please maintain speeds below 15 through October. Private tours are ideal setting for 1-day and oad e 66/Osage R Rout N guides providing ecological and miles per hour for the safety of scheduled by reservation only. overnight educational programs, e 66/Osage R Rout natural history information are visitors and wildlife. workshops, and private events.

available at the Visitor Center.

prairie past the sod house. sod the past prairie

Garden, crosses Brush Creek, and travels through the the through travels and Creek, Brush crosses Garden, gravel bar on the Meramec River. Meramec the on bar gravel

Trail House. The trail skirts the Whitmire Wildflower Wildflower Whitmire the skirts trail The House. Trail glades and bottomland forest on its way to a large large a to way its on forest bottomland and glades

Pinetum Lake and is the shortest route to the Maritz Maritz the to route shortest the is and Lake Pinetum loop trail is steep at times, passing through rocky rocky through passing times, at steep is trail loop

observe wetland plants and animals. and plants wetland observe

This .75-mile trail originates at the south end of of end south the at originates trail .75-mile This Adlyne Freund Center. Freund Adlyne 2.5-mile this House, Trail Maritz the at Originating

beautiful midway resting spot. resting midway beautiful

and 300-foot boardwalk offer opportunities to to opportunities offer boardwalk 300-foot and

5. BRUSH CREEK TRAIL CREEK BRUSH 5. the Meramec River floodplain. The trail ends at the the at ends trail The floodplain. River Meramec the MARKERS) (BLUE TRAIL RIVER GODDARD RUS 12.

beginning of this 1-mile loop. Wolf Run Lake is a a is Lake Run Wolf loop. 1-mile this of beginning

Stop. An elevated observation blind, viewing scope, scope, viewing blind, observation elevated An Stop.

into the bottomland forest for a birds-eye view of of view birds-eye a for forest bottomland the into

The parking area east of Pinetum Lake marks the the marks Lake Pinetum of east area parking The

dot the landscape. the dot area across from the Henry Shaw Gardenway Bus Bus Gardenway Shaw Henry the from across area Valley. River Meramec

This .75-mile trail skirts a dolomite glade and leads leads and glade dolomite a skirts trail .75-mile This

7. WOLF RUN TRAIL RUN WOLF 7.

scattered oak trees. In spring thousands of daffodils daffodils of thousands spring In trees. oak scattered This 1.3-mile (round trip) trail begins at the parking parking the at begins trail trip) (round 1.3-mile This the of view panoramic a features shelter rustic this

21. WHITNEY’S DEER TRAIL DEER WHITNEY’S 21.

rolling landscape of prairie grasses, wildflowers, and and wildflowers, grasses, prairie of landscape rolling 16. WETLAND TRAIL TRAIL WETLAND 16. House, Trail Maritz the of west distance short A

Bascom House. House. Bascom

bald cypress trees and surrounded by a gently gently a by surrounded and trees cypress bald plants including many showy wildflowers. showy many including plants OVERLOOK KNOLL CRESCENT 11.

the and prairie the of views exceptional with

provides shelter and a water fountain. water a and shelter provides

The bank of this beautiful lake is lined with majestic majestic with lined is lake beautiful this of bank The into a valley forest that boasts over 500 species of of species 500 over boasts that forest valley a into

offer an inspiring spot for a picnic picnic a for spot inspiring an offer Pavilions Family

and moved to Shaw Nature Reserve, where it it where Reserve, Nature Shaw to moved and available. are area picnic sheltered a

4. PINETUM LAKE LAKE PINETUM 4. This .5-mile trail meanders through a dolomite glade glade dolomite a through meanders trail .5-mile This

Glassberg Glassberg the of frames timber and stone rustic The

Allenton. In 2002, it was preserved from demolition demolition from preserved was it 2002, In Allenton. and water, drinking Restrooms, bar. gravel River

20. JANE’S WILDFLOWER TRAIL WILDFLOWER JANE’S 20.

wetland log bridge. log wetland

Civilian Conservation Corps along Route 66 in nearby nearby in 66 Route along Corps Conservation Civilian Meramec the and forests, bottomland and upland instructed by Nature Reserve staff. Reserve Nature by instructed

birds-eye view from the lookout tower, and cross the the cross and tower, lookout the from view birds-eye

prior reservation. prior the by 1939 in built was structure stone small This glades, explore can walkers here, from Departing often hosts nature-based classes classes nature-based hosts often House Carriage The

Woodland. Stroll along the Storybook Walk, get a a get Walk, Storybook the along Stroll Woodland. events. The building is not open to the public without without public the to open not is building The events. STOP BUS GARDENWAY SHAW HENRY 15. HOUSE TRAIL MARITZ 10.

efforts to restore and conserve biodiversity. conserve and restore to efforts

Continue your adventure in the Sense of Wonder Wonder of Sense the in adventure your Continue

a variety of educational programs, meetings, and and meetings, programs, educational of variety a

where it intersects the Rus Goddard River Trail. River Goddard Rus the intersects it where Trail. Creek Brush along House Bascom

landscape, and Shaw Nature Reserve’s ongoing ongoing Reserve’s Nature Shaw and landscape,

3. SENSE OF WONDER WOODLAND WONDER OF SENSE 3.

This rustic stone and hewn-log building is used for for used is building hewn-log and stone rustic This

overlook, a steeper side spur leads to the floodplain floodplain the to leads spur side steeper a overlook, the from mile .5 is house sod The Midwest. the of features displays focused on history, the surrounding surrounding the history, on focused displays features

19. ADLYNE FREUND CENTER CENTER FREUND ADLYNE 19.

lasting memories. memories. lasting

hickory woodland and a dolomite glade. From the the From glade. dolomite a and woodland hickory prairies treeless the on common once were houses was built in 1879 and and 1879 in built was House Bascom historic The

make and blocks, log with build logs,

are not open to the public without prior reservation. prior without public the to open not are oak- an through passes It overlook. bluff and House Sod 1800s. mid-to-late the in settlers early of lives

conditions provide inspiration for home gardeners. gardeners. home for inspiration provide conditions

unstructured play. Children can climb through hollow hollow through climb can Children play. unstructured

groups, workshops, and private events. The buildings buildings The events. private and workshops, groups, Trail the connects trail .75-mile sloping, gently This the into glimpse first-hand a provides volunteers,

native wildflowers adapted to diverse soil and light light and soil diverse to adapted wildflowers native

an opportunity to connect with nature through through nature with connect to opportunity an

timber frame buildings can be reserved for school school for reserved be can buildings frame timber MARKERS) (GREEN TRAIL OVERLOOK BLUFF 14. and staff Reserve Nature by built house, sod The

prairies, glades, and wetlands. Stunning displays of of displays Stunning wetlands. and glades, prairies,

This outdoor classroom provides young children children young provides classroom outdoor This

This collection of restored 19th-century log and and log 19th-century restored of collection This 9. SOD HOUSE HOUSE SOD 9.

the Meramec River floodplain. floodplain. River Meramec the woodlands, of plants featuring gardens distinct

2. NATURE EXPLORE CLASSROOM EXPLORE NATURE 2.

18. DANA BROWN OVERNIGHT CENTER CENTER OVERNIGHT BROWN DANA 18.

through Long Glade and along a narrow bluff, skirting skirting bluff, narrow a along and Glade Long through through travel paths walking Comfortable landscapes. hikers a panoramic view of the prairie. prairie. the of view panoramic a hikers

highlights or picnic nearby. picnic or highlights

Nature Reserve’s largest glades. The trail also passes passes also trail The glades. largest Reserve’s Nature natural and plants native region’s our of beauty boxwood garden. boxwood provides hill the of crest the at deck observation

Learn about current conditions and seasonal seasonal and conditions current about Learn

The boardwalk provides sweeping views of one of the the of one of views sweeping provides boardwalk The the showcases Garden Wildflower Whitmire The was built in 1946. It once provided a windbreak for a a for windbreak a provided once It 1946. in built was An stop. bus stone historic the near area parking

more. and gifts, books, of variety a and maps,

loop is noted for a diversity of spring wildflowers. wildflowers. spring of diversity a for noted is loop PAVILIONS, FAMILY GLASSBERG AND Jefferson for the University of Virginia, this wall wall this Virginia, of University the for Jefferson wetland the at ending prairie, the through meanders

The Visitor Center offers helpful information, trail trail information, helpful offers Center Visitor The

Originating at the Maritz Trail House, this .75-mile .75-mile this House, Trail Maritz the at Originating HOUSE CARRIAGE HOUSE, BASCOM Patterned after serpentine walls designed by Thomas Thomas by designed walls serpentine after Patterned trail .75-mile this Trail, Creek Brush off Branching

1. VISITOR CENTER CENTER VISITOR 1.

13. WILDFLOWER TRAIL (RED MARKERS) (RED TRAIL WILDFLOWER 13. GARDEN, WILDFLOWER WHITMIRE 6. 17. SERPENTINE WALL SERPENTINE 17. TRAIL PRAIRIE 8.

PLEASE HELP US MAINTAIN THE UNIQUE AND SHAW NATURE RESERVE NATURAL BEAUTY OF SHAW NATURE RESERVE 307 Pinetum Loop Road • Gray Summit, MO 63039 • Stay on the trails. Near the intersection of Hwy. 100 and I–44 • No pets allowed; service animals with proper (314) 577-9555 • shawnature.org documentation are welcome. • Bicycles are permitted on roads only. HOURS: 7 a.m. until a half hour after sunset. • Shaw Nature Reserve is a tobacco-free ADMISSION: Adults $5; students and seniors 65+ $3. Welcome to environment. Smoking, tobacco products/devices, Free for Missouri Botanical Garden members and and electronic smoking devices are not permitted. Shaw Nature Reserve! all children 12 and under. Special admission charges • Do not pick, collect, or eat plants, seeds, flowers, may apply for some events. or fruits. MISSION • Do not collect animals, fossils, or any other Members RESTROOMS: Restrooms are located at the To inspire stewardship of our environment through geological or natural objects. MAKE THE MISSION POSSIBLE Maritz Trail House, in the Visitor Center, and near education, restoration and protection of natural • Recycling and trash bins are available throughout Shaw Nature Reserve has been operating as a the Glassberg Pavilions. habitats, and public enjoyment of the natural world. the Nature Reserve. Please dispose of your waste division of the Missouri Botanical Garden since 1925. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AREAS: HISTORY in the proper bins. Garden members enjoy free general admission to the Glassberg Family Pavilions and restrooms, Bascom In 1925 the Missouri Botanical Garden purchased • No firearms (including replicas), weapons, fires, Garden, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and House, Maritz Trail House, Wetland Trail, and five adjoining farms to provide a refuge for plant alcoholic beverages, hunting, fishing, grilling, Shaw Nature Reserve in addition to members-only portions of the Whitmire Wildflower Garden. collections threatened by industrial pollution. Today, or swimming. the Nature Reserve continues to provide a refuge events and discounts in the shops and on classes. PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY: for plants and wildlife and a unique opportunity for In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911. Wedding and commercial photography must be Your membership will support an organization that visitors to connect with nature. Since the 1970s, scheduled in advance and requires pre-payment. leads the world in plant research and conservation, the Nature Reserve has been a regional leader for Unauthorized use of drones is prohibited. ecological restoration, environmental education, and ecological restoration, native plant horticulture and sustainability. conservation, and environmental education. The Call: (314) 577-9555 Nature Reserve’s extensive prairie, wetland, glade, Visit: www.shawnature.org/membership © 2018 Missouri Botanical Garden and woodland habitats, and the Whitmire Wildflower Or join today at the Visitor Center! Photography by Matilda Adams and Elizabeth Harris. Garden, provide an exceptional outdoor laboratory Map by Tom Willcockson, www.mapcraft.com map and for education programs, ecological research, and Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. 04/18 visitor guide exploration of the natural world.