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…
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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…
Wapelhorst Park Walk Includes Lake Views
Take a walk by the lake to look for waterfowl and enjoy a break with the kids at a large playground at Wapelhorst Park. This 78-acre park in St. Charles includes a lake, water park,…
Florissant: Sunset Park Hike
Hike down from a hilltop view to the shores of the Missouri River on a trail at Sunset Park in Florissant, MO. This is a nearly 2-mile paved out-and-back hike with an elevation gain of…
Cuivre River State Park: Frenchman’s Bluff Hike
The Frenchman’s Bluff Trail features a half-mile walk along limestone cliffs at Cuivre River State Park near Troy, Missouri. I hiked this trail at 1.7 miles, although the trail guide says it is 1.5 miles,…
Cuirve River State Park: Turkey Hollow Hike
Turkey Hollow Trail offers a brief hike through fields and woods alongside a small brook at Cuirve River State Park. I hiked 0.8 miles with an elevation gain of 95 feet. Start of the Hike…
Lewis and Clark Trail Hike at Weldon Spring
Hike along the bluffs of the Missouri River, through deep valleys, and explore a small cave on the Lewis and Clark Trail loop at the Weldon Spring Conservation Area. The complete loop covering the Lewis…
370 Lakeside Park Loop Hike
A scenic hike around a large lake and Dardenne Creek, abundant with waterfowl, can be enjoyed at 370 Lakeside Park, located just north of Missouri Highway 370 in St. Peters. This 3.5-mile loop is paved…
2024 Top Ten Hikes
The 2024 Top Ten Hikes includes the longest cave in the world and what was once the largest city north of Mexico before Columbus. This year’s list was compiled from summer travel, midwest hikes, and…
