What is Mark Twain National Forest?
Q: What is Mark Twain National Forest?
A: Mark Twain National Forest (MTNF) is a US National Forest located mainly in the southern half of Missouri.
Q: When was it established?
A: The MTNF was established on September 11, 1939.
Q: Who is it named after?
A: It is named for author Mark Twain, a Missouri native.
Q: How big is the forest?
A: The MTNF covers 1,491,840 acres (6,037.3 km2), 78,000 acres (320 km2) of which are wilderness and National Wild and Scenic River area.
Q: How many counties does it span?
A: MTNF spans 29 counties.
Q: What percentage of all forested land in Missouri does it represent?
A: It represents 11% of all forested land in Missouri.
Q: What are some unique features of the Mark Twain National Forest?
A: Some unique features of the Mark Twain include Greer Spring which is the largest spring on National Forest land and part of the Eleven Point National Scenic River; Glade Top Trail National Scenic Byway which offers views over 30 miles to the Boston Mountains in Arkansas; and part of the Ozark Trail system winds through the national forest.
