The 3 Best Hiking Trails in Missouri: our selection

3 ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 3 hiking ideas in Missouri: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Missouri.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 3 hikes in Missouri

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Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri

Southeast Missouri

Easy
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Santa Fe Trail

Northwest Missouri

3 hr
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Soulard, Saint Louis

Northeast Missouri

1 hr 30 min Easy
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How to choose yours?

Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri trail - hiking in Southeast Missouri

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Missouri require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

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