The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Missouri's high point + tallest waterfall. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Hexagonal volcanic rock outcrop. 5 mi with about 250 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
5-billion-year-old rock. 5 mi with about 250 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Most rugged section of the OT. 8 mi with about 2,200 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Giant red-granite boulders. 0 mi with about 100 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Missouri's tallest waterfall on the state's high point. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Karst sinkholes and 20th-c. castle ruins above the Niangua. 4 mi with about 400 ft of elevation gain.
Glade-and-pine ridge with one of MO's best ridgelines. 4 mi with about 1,800 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Natural limestone arch and a cool cave entrance near Columbia. 2 mi with about 150 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
Sandstone hoodoos, slot canyons and a perched waterfall in the Ozark borderland. 0 mi with about 250 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
