This cache is located on a small section of Lakeview trail near the main Lakview Trailhead. You will have to cross the road on foot from the parking area. This can be a busy road.
Parking and trailheads: Please only park at designated parking areas and do not drive down service roads. There's a service road very near to this cache. The sign says "authorized vehichles only". Your geo-ride isn't that. Parking on the side of park roads can get you a ticket from the rangers (I have have proof). Listed is the closest Lakeview trail trailhead and parking coordinates in the waypoints. You can park at other trailheads and get to this cache but if this one is your only goal please use the waypoint attached. It's not that far. You'll be fine.Trail maps for all trails are located at the park office and all trailheads.
The Lakeview Trail is the longest hiking trail in Stockton State Park. The Trail is a loop trail with a total hike of 8 miles with an estimated time of 6 hours. Thers a connector trail to shorten the hike halfway through the trail near the park office. There is also a .3 spur trail that gives hikers easy foot access to the campgrounds. The Umber ridge and Lakeview run together for a little more than a mile.
This trail is open Sunrise to Sunset. Please park in approved areas only and stick to the trail as much as possible.
This geocache, location and container, has been approved by Kenny Neal, Natural Resource Manager Southwest Management Unit Missouri State Parks. Approved permit and photos of the container and location are on file with the state park's office.
If this container goes missing please do not replace.