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    Top Spots in and near Missouri

    • Columbia, Missouri

      Explore the Devil's Ice Box

      3.5
      Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The park is known for its unique rock formations, including the rock bridge, sinkholes, and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox cave.To reach the Devil's Icebox cave, start at the Devil...
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    • Camdenton, Missouri

      Hike the Colosseum Trail

      4.2
      0.7 mi / 65 ft gain
      This park is best known for its castle ruins, which are also worth a visit. On the Colosseum Trail, you will hike down through a large 150ft deep sinkhole (the Colosseum) and under a natural stone bridge. After climbing out of the sinkhole you will reach a ridge with nice views. In spring, you wi...
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    • Weston, Missouri

      Hike West Ridge Trail in Weston Bend State Park

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 150 ft gain
      A short day trip from Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers a nice getaway for those seeking the outdoors.How to get there: Weston Bend State Park is approximately 35 miles northwest of Kansas City. From Kansas City take I-29 N to exit 20 for Weston. Turn left on MO-371 N. Continue onto MO-...
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    • Belleview, Missouri

      Backpack the Bell Mountain Loop

      4.0
      12.1 mi
      An offshoot from the Ozark Trail, the Bell Mountain Loop trail offers a 12 mile loop (when starting from the HWY A trail head) that works perfectly as a beginner backpacking trip. The Ozark Trail website offers excellent maps for all sections of the trail (for free!), click here.Day 1: Hike 7.5 m...
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    • Winona, Missouri

      Explore Rocky Falls

      4.3
      0.4 mi / 60 ft gain
      Rocky Falls are located only a short hike away from the parking lot. The swimming hole is also popular, and the adventurous can climb up to the rock face to reach the top of the falls.
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    • Columbia, Missouri

      Hike Shooting Star Bluffs

      Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The Shooting Star Bluffs are roughly a 1/2 of a mile into the Gans Creek Wild Area Trail System. There's a fork in the trail, so stay to the left to see the bluffs. You will see an opening in t...
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    • Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

      Hike the Whispering Pines Loop

      4.0
      9.2 mi / 1272 ft gain
      Large rock formations, picturesque creeks, and wildflowers are all found along this trail. The full day hike can be either split in half via a connector trail, or lengthened into a multi-day backpacking trip, as there are three camping sites off the trail.
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    • Joplin, Missouri

      Grand Falls

      5.0
      There really isn't much adventure in getting to the Grand Falls, because you could drive within 100 feet of it. Depending on when you go (season, day of the week, weather) will determine how easy it will be to park. But there is always some available every time i have gone. The best times to go ...
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    • Saint Charles, Missouri

      Hike the Lewis and Clark Trails

      4.0
      8.5 mi / 557 ft gain
      Located in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area, this hike links together the Lewis and Clark Trails. At first the two trails overlap one another. When the trails split, for a shorter, 5.2 mile hike, you can stay on Clark Trail for the entire loop. For a longer hike take the 2.3 mile Lewis Trail l...
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    • Camdenton, Missouri

      Hike the Spring Trail

      5.0
      1.5 mi
      This hike starts out on a half mile of paved trail. From here you will climb a ton of steps to the top, which when the leaves are off the tress can offer a pretty good view. The trail connects with a few other trails on the way but is well marked so you will know what way to go. Parts of this tra...
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    • Lesterville, Missouri

      Explore the Johnson Shut-Ins

      4.5
      0.6 mi / 25 ft gain
      The Shut-Ins Trailhead is located located next to the River Store in the Johnson Shut-Ins State Park day use area.   Simply follow the paved trail for 0.3 miles to the boardwalk and viewing deck.  Here you’ll find stairs accessing the Shut-Ins.   Take your time exploring the unique rock formation...
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    • Mound City, Missouri

      Explore Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge's Scenic Loop

      4.0
      10 mi
      Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located just outside of Mound City in northwest Missouri. The refuge is approximately 100 miles northwest of Kansas City off I-29. It’s headquarters/visitors center are on the east side of Hwy 159. The visitors center is open weekdays 7:30-4:30 and on se...
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    • Leasburg, Missouri

      Hike and Float on The Ozark Trail Courtois Section

      4.0
      24.6 mi
      Starting from the Onondaga trail head of the Ozark Trail, this 12.6 mile backpacking trip and 12 mile float can be completed in two full days, or stretched into three days if you want to take a more casual pace. There is plentiful water, and several good camping spots along the trail, and of cour...
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    • Ballwin, Missouri

      Hike the Lone Wolf Trail

      4.5
      1.7 mi / 229 ft gain
      This hike or bike ride in Castlewood State Park is rated as moderate and starts out with pleasant views on the bluffs. Follow the orange blazes as the trail descends into Kiefer Creek Valley, where you will hike alongside Kiefer Creek. The trail was originally built so that bicyclists could acc...
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    • Ironton, Missouri

      Hike Mina Sauk Falls Trail

      3 mi / 400 ft gain
      The hike begins with a paved trail leading to a plaque marking the highest point in Missouri.  Although there is no view here it is still a fun spot to take a picture. Continue back on the main trail until you reach the junction marked by the backcountry camping registration box. Turn right at th...
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    • Camdenton, Missouri

      Backpack the Turkey Pen Hollow Trail

      7 mi / 948 ft gain
      This 6.5 mile loop is a great hike that takes you into the Haha Tonka Oak Woodland Natural Area. It shares a trailhead with the Acorn Trail but is clearly marked on which way you should go. This hike isn't super challenging but make sure that you are in good physical condition and that you have s...
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    Camping and Lodging in Missouri

    Webb Creek Park
    Ellington, Missouri

    Webb Creek Park

    Old Highway 86
    Blue Eye, Missouri

    Old Highway 86

    Bledsoe Ferry
    Warsaw, Missouri

    Bledsoe Ferry

    Crabtree Cove
    Stockton, Missouri

    Crabtree Cove

    Osage Bluff
    Warsaw, Missouri

    Osage Bluff

    Peoples Creek
    Wappapello, Missouri

    Peoples Creek