State Guide

Explore Missouri Outdoors

Missouri offers 1065 trails, 286 parks, and 1586 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 511 easy, 353 moderate, 92 difficult, and 38 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 45 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 6276 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Gateway Arch National Park, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail. Among the trails hikers return to: Savanna Ridge Trail, 11-Point River Trail, and Branson to Springfield Scenic Drive.