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Missouri

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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Bell Mountain Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 14

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Devils Backbone Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 13

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 16

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Hawn State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 14

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Irish Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 19

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Lake Wappapello State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Meramec State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 13

Group Size Limit: 14

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Paddy Creek Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Piney Creek Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 13

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Prairie State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 15

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Sam A. Baker State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 20

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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St. Francois State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 17

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 13

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Image by K. Mitch Hodge

Thousand Hills State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 12

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Trail of Tears State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 12

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

 Week-Long Adventures

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Cuivre River State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 35

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-4 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Hercules Glades Wilderness 

Number of Miles of Trail: 32

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-4 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry

Number of Miles of Trail: 31

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-4 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Gritty Expeditions

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Mark Twain National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 750+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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