Best Hiking in Missouri

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1

Missouri, Weston

01 :04 hrs
3.1 mi
11.779449 ft
Hard

This is a popular trail for hikers and bicyclists looking for a fun and easy-going trail. You will see glimpses of the Missouri River along the way. Keep your eyes out for waterfowl and migratory birds. The trail is mostly flat but does have some gentle grades. The north half of this trail is paved and the south half has a fine gravel surface.

2

Missouri, St. Louis County

00 :51 hrs
2.2 mi
45.18907 ft
Easy

Bee Tree Park is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The scenery is a mix of mature woodlands open areas and charming fishing lake. The park is known for its display of wildflowers in the spring. This route combines sections of a few different trails in the park making a nice loop.

3

Kansas, Lenexa

02 :23 hrs
3.3 mi
15.321228 ft
Hard

The Shawnee Mission Park is a 1,600-acre park located in Shawnee that contains several miles of trails for the use of hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The network of trails throughout the park and surrounding the lake provides a scenic retreat from nearby suburban areas. This trail travels along a secluded, wooded ridge above the lake’s south shore. There are many vantage points for great views and for observing the geese, ducks, and herons that frequent the lake in winter. This trail is shared with equestrians.

4

Missouri, Greene County

01 :53 hrs
5 mi
50.14499 ft
Easy

A hike offering historic interest as well as beauty located in Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

5

Missouri, Adair County

01 :30 hrs
3.6 mi
53.69461 ft
Hard

Side trail off of main trail. Blazed with the #2. Go left when you come to the "T". It circles around back to the main trail and the lake.

6

Missouri, Maries County

02 :21 hrs
5 mi
111.024765 ft
Easy

Spring Creek Gap is located 10 miles southeast of Vienna. There is a combination of forests, woodlands, and old fields. The scenery is awesome, especially during the fall. The trails are not well marked so be prepared when coming out here

7

Missouri, Grain Valley

02 :22 hrs
6.1 mi
50.40515 ft
Hard

Located at Landahl Park, this route follows the Tasty Goodness Trail for most of the way. Very fun with quite a bit of gain for Missouri

8

Missouri, Boone County

00 :25 hrs
0.6 mi
7.3222656 ft
Moderate

This is a great hike to view a large variety of rock formations. You will see and hike on top of rugged rock pinnacles, find cliffs, arches and a shelter bluff. You will also find tons of fossils embedded into the rock.This trail isn't recommended for young children or those afraid of heights. You will go through some narrow and steep areas while on the pinnacles so use caution. After you hit the shelter bluff, you will track back toward the wooden bridge and find a shallow spot to cross the stream. This is where you will start climbing on top of the pinnacles. Just after the last pinnacle you will be heading into the forest. This is a good place to turn back and retrace your steps to the parking lot.

9

Missouri, Sainte Genevieve County

04 :19 hrs
10.4 mi
118.36243 ft
Hard

10

Illinois, Jackson County

01 :19 hrs
3.3 mi
114.1103 ft
Moderate

Located in the Mississippi River valley, the Little Grand Canyon is a unique and scenic destination where visitors will enjoy hiking through deep canyons and lush ravines that are habitats to abundant wildlife and interesting flora and fauna. The hike is steep along sections including a stairway of sandstone steps that can be slippery. The trail also passes along some high cliffs above sheer canyon walls that provide some impressive views down below but also require some careful footing.

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