The West 43 Wilderness Area is over 43 acres of undeveloped land that sits immediately west of Rothwell Park and immediately south of the Howard Hils Athletic Complex. With a mix of prairie grasses, forest, and wetlands, the wilderness area located at 1708 County Road 2245 has primitive trails for recreational enthusiasts of all stripes from horse riders and mountain bikers to hikers and bird wat
chers. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to sunset and rules are posted at the site. Directions from Highway 24: Immediately west of the Athletic Complex, travel south on the gravel County Road 2245. If you’re traveling from the east, you will arrive at County Road 2245 after passing the Moberly Aquatic Center (100 Rothwell Park Road) and the Howard Hils Athletic Complex (2002 Highway 24 W). Follow the gravel road and the gated entrance to the West 43 Wilderness Area is at the second bend. Directions from Fisk Avenue: Follow Fisk Avenue west out of Moberly. After the road turns to gravel, take the first gravel road north (County Road 2245). The gated entrance to the West 43 Wilderness Area is at the next bend. Comment Policy
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