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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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Turkey Hollow Trail offers a brief hike through fields and woods alongside a small brook at Cuivre River State Park. I hiked 0.8 miles with an elevation gain of 95 feet. Start of the Hike…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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These are my Top five Hiking Books for 2024, which include learning about new areas to explore and national parks to visit. We traveled in the Midwest and discovered books that allowed us to connect…

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