2.9 mi
Distance
702 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 17m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sheppard Point Trail is an out-and-back trail in Trail of Tears State Park, managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is 2.9 miles long and gains 702 feet. The nearest town is Cape Girardeau, Missouri, about 8 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 | 137 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 211 ft |
| End | 2.9 mi | 137 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks
Source of truth
- Trail of Tears State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cape Girardeau, MO · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Cape Girardeau County, MO
- Jurisdiction:
- Trail of Tears 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:(573) 290-5284
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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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Sheppard Point Trail
Trail of Tears State Park Nature Trail
Lake Boutin Trail
Peewah Trail
White Pine
LaRue Ecological Area Via Pine Hills Trail
Juden Creek Conservation Area
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