St. Louis, MO: Council Bluff Loop
Cruise along the shores of a shaded Ozark lake on this 12.4-mile dayhike in Mark Twain National Forest.
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St. Louis, MO: Pere MarquetteAn exposed fault above the Illinois River and 30-mile views of St. Louis make this 3.5-mile loop in Illinois' largest state park a worthwhile escape from the Gateway City.
Springfield, MO: Big Piney TrailOn this 16.5-mile overnight in the Paddy Creek Wilderness, you'll see tranquil emerald-green creeks and timeless vistas of the rock-strewn Ozark Highlands. St. Louis, MO: Shoreline TrailThis 3.4-mile out-and-back in the heart of Missouri's Little Dixie region travels the wavy, wooded banks of a 205-acre lake. |
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Ozark Trail - North Fork Section & Hammond Camp Loop TrailHot Day, very humid. Limited water sources along trail. Saw fresh Black Bear tracks just off the Hwy CC Trailhead...very cool! Springfield, Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area, West TrailThis area is mainly forest with savanna and old fields. The area provides multiple recreation use opportunities. A well marked trail system provides approximately 18 miles of trails for use by hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. |
Trail Mix — Central — March 2013Your region's go-now guide: Explore ice caves on Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, overnight in peace in northern Missouri, and more. Local Hikes in the Central U.S. — March 2013Snag a dozen great winter trips, including a texas Hill Country overnight, a Lake Superior snowshoe, and a hike to Apostle islands ice caves. From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikesTry a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Midwest HikesClimb dunes, find instant solitude, camp atop riverside bluffs, ascend to surprising above-treeline views, and hike along the St. Croix River. Readers' Choice: SoutheastYour favorite parks, weekend getaways, peak ascents, campsites, and more in the southeast. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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