King of the Hill Traditional Cache
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Meeman – Shelby Forest State Park
The state government’s website describes this place better than I ever could. This is what they have to say about some of the features here.
Bordering on the mighty Mississippi River, two-thirds of this 13,467-acre park are bottomland hardwood forests of large oak, cypress and tupelo. The park also contains two lakes and many miles of hiking trails. The Meeman Museum and Nature Center is named for Edward J. Meeman, courageous conservation editor of Scripps-Howard newspapers who helped establish this park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park maintains a boat ramp on the Mississippi River. Deer, turkey, beaver and some 200 species of birds are abundant.
There is a 5-mile paved bicycle trail at the park. Many cyclists use the park roads for extended riding. There are two fishing lakes on the park, Poplar Tree Lake and Piersol Lake. Year-round fishing is available on 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake. Some outstanding largemouth bass have been taken from this picturesque lake. Other species include bream and catfish. Rental jonboats are available at the park boat dock, but many enjoy fishing from the pier or bank. Personally owned boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake for a small launch fee, but no gasoline motors are allowed. A special fishing permit is required and can be obtained from park office. Free launch ramp available on Mississippi River. A park fishing permit is required for anglers between the ages of 16 and 62.
The park campground provides 49 campsites equipped with table, grill, electrical and water hookups. A modern bathhouse provides hot showers. There is a dump station for self-contained trailer rigs. Sites are available on a first-come, first served basis; however, reservations may be made well in advance through the visitor center. Maximum stay limit is two weeks. Reservations may be made for campsites and are recommended during major holidays Call to reserve: 1-901-876-5215.
Trails are open year round. More than 20 miles of hiking trails meander throughout the park. Some are located in the Mississippi River bottoms and are off limits during managed hunts. A bicycle trail is accessible to persons with a disability.
This cache is located just off the Chickasaw Bluff Trail which runs for 8 miles north-south along the western edge of Chickasaw Bluff Three, next to swamp land that separates the park from the Mississippi River, and ends at Poplar Tree Lake. Ample parking is available at the northern end of the trail at N 35° 22.040 W 90° 01.469. You are looking for a small Lock ‘N’ Lock container. Enjoy the hike and the hunt.
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