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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

Missouri · MO

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A park on Missouri's highest point in the St. Francois Mountains. Hike trails, including part of the Ozark Trail, and camp or picnic.

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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park is a Missouri state park located in the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks. The park encompasses Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in the state. The Taum Sauk portion of the Ozark Trail connects the park with nearby Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and the Bell Mountain Wilderness Area, which together are part of a large wilderness area popular with hikers and backpackers.

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Trails

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Mina Sauk Falls Trail

Mina Sauk Falls Trail

Ironton2.9 mi509 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Taum Sauk Missouri's Highpoint Trail

Taum Sauk Missouri's Highpoint Trail

Ironton1.9 mi115 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

Campgrounds

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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

Middlebrook, MOPricing varies — check with the operator
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