Bourbon, Missouri
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Bourbon
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Leasburg, Missouri
Hike and Float on The Ozark Trail Courtois Section
4.024.6 miStarting 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...Read more -
Belleview, Missouri
Backpack the Bell Mountain Loop
4.012.1 miAn 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...Read more -
Saint Charles, Missouri
Hike the Lewis and Clark Trails
4.08.5 mi / 557 ft gainLocated 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...Read more -
Ballwin, Missouri
Hike the Lone Wolf Trail
4.51.7 mi / 229 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Lesterville, Missouri
Explore the Johnson Shut-Ins
4.50.6 mi / 25 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Ironton, Missouri
Hike Mina Sauk Falls Trail
3 mi / 400 ft gainThe 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...Read more