High Ridge Trail is a beautiful trail along one of the highest ridge lines of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia, Missouri. The trail winds through native grasslands offering scenic views of the surrounding hills.

Hiking the West Ridge Trail in Weston Bend State Park in northwest Missouri, about an hour north of Kansas City. This 2.4 mile loop trail is actually a combination of three trails (Harpst Trail, West Ridge Trail, and the Paved Trail) and offers some pretty beautiful bluff views of the Missouri River.

I recently headed to northwest Missouri to hike the Loess Bluffs Trail and drive the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour. Loess Bluff Trail is a short 1 mile loop trail offering panoramic views of the National Wildlife Refuge below, and host to thousands of migratory birds.

Enjoyed the beautiful fall colors in Missouri on this 10.3 mile hike from the Council Bluff Lake boat launch to the summit of Johnson Mountain (1660 feet). Council Bluff Lake Trail is in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri about 2 hours south of St. Louis.

Today I explore the 1.2 mile hike from the Taum Sauk summit, Missouri’s highest point, to Mina Sauk Falls. This beautiful waterfall is a great St. Louis day hike only about 2hrs from the city.

The Whispering Pines South Loop is a roughly 6 miles extension of the trail. It’s a moderate mostly flat trail, an easy addition to add some miles to your hike. I recommend taking the Scenic Loop at the southernmost point of the South Loop as you’ll find beautiful rock outcroppings along Pickle Creek.