A botanical braille trail and a scenic stop along Cole Creek are part of a hike at McNair Park in St. Charles, Mo. I first walked a quarter mile along the Braille Trail, which had…
Date Archives March 2025
St. Peters: Country Crossing Trail Hike
Take a stroll along the clear, rocky branch of Dardenne Creek on the Country Crossing Trail in St. Peters, MO. This is a paved 2.7-mile walk with a slight elevation gain. It includes a section…
Schaefer Park and Centennial Greenway Walk
Take a stroll along paved trails through the parkland, where the highways intersect at Schaefer Park and Centennial Greenway in St. Charles. Schaefer Park features a half-mile loop trail at the intersection of Missouri Highway…
Trail of Tears State Park: Sheppard Point Trail
Hike through deep ravines and along ridgetops to a Mississippi River bluff on the Sheppard Point Trail at Trail of Tears State Park. The park is situated just north of Cape Girardeau, MO, and is…
Al Foster Trail Hike to Sherman Beach
Hike beneath cliffs alongside the wide Meramec River on the Al Foster (Memorial) Trail to Sherman Beach in Wildwood, MO. This is a 4.7-mile out-and-back hike with 72 feet of elevation gain on a gravel…
Danville Conservation Area Limestone Glades Hike
Stroll through limestone glades, follow clear rocky creeks, and explore a small cave at Danville Conservation Area. This park is located just off Interstate 70 near the exit for Hermann, Mo. The hike is 3…
Halloween Hikes: Hidden Hollows at Zombie Trail East
Hike along the clifftops and through dark hollows and explore the mysterious Zombie Trail East in Wildwood, Missouri. This rocky hike spans 7.4 miles with a 381-foot elevation gain. The trail has various surfaces, including…