1.7 mi
Distance
259 ft
Elev. Gain
40m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Loess Hills Trail is a loop trail in Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, in Saline County, Missouri. It is 1.7 miles long and gains 259 feet. The nearest town is Miami, Missouri, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 250 ft |
| High point | 1.5 mi | 255 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 250 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks
Source of truth
- Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Miami, MO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Saline County, MO
- Jurisdiction:
- Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park · Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(660) 886-7537
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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