Missouri Hiking

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Hiking Missouri (America's Best Day Hiking Series)

By Kevin M. Lohraff

Human Kinetics Publishers
Paperback (212 pages)

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This is your complete guide to 102 of the best day hiking trails in Missouri. Whether you're looking for a short and simple hike or a longer, more challenging trek, this book will lead you to the right trail.

Hiking Missouri offers a guided tour of trails in every corner of the state, from St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City. For each of the 58 featured parks and nature areas, you'll find the following:

• Selected trail descriptions—including the length and difficulty of each trail—plus detailed information on featured trails

• Easy-to-read maps of the park and of each featured trail

• Practical information on how to get to the park, park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone number

• A brief description of the park's history and terrain

• Details on nearby parks and recreational opportunities, including contact phone numbers

There's also a convenient trail finder that summarizes essential information about each featured trail so you can select an ideal hike.

Hiking Missouri is part of America's Best Day Hiking Series from Human Kinetics.

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: St. Louis, 2nd: Including St. Peters, Washington, and Sullivan (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)

By Steve Henry

Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback (280 pages)

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Mention St. Louis and most people think of the famous arch. Residents and visitors-in-the-know appreciate the many outdoor recreational opportunities the Gateway to the West has to offer. With three new hikes and updated text, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis points hikers to the best outdoor trails and rambles within easy reach of the city. Whether walking in the footsteps of Louis and Clark, exploring amazing rock formation in the Pickle Springs Natural Area, or trekking along a portion of the longest rails-to-trails paths in the U.S., hikers are sure to be amazed at the diversity of outdoor experiences awaiting them. The included hikes are located in Missouri as well as its neighbor, Illinois.

50 Hikes in the Ozarks: Walks, Hikes and Backpacks in the Mountains, Wildernesses and Geological Wonders of Arkansas and Missouri (50 Hikes)

By Johnny Molloy

Countryman
Paperback (256 pages)

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Features 50 of the most scenic and spectacular walks and hikes in the Ozark Mountain range.

This new guide from prolific hiking author Johnny Molloy features tours of military battlefields, geological walks, and dips into caves, crags, mines, and other enchanting spots throughout the Ozarks and along the Ozark Highlands Trail. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and wild backcountry areas that make the Ozarks unique. The hikes range from 1 to 18 miles, with varying degrees of difficulty to accommodate every age and ability.

Each hike is accompanied by a topographic map, hike difficulty, instructions for getting to the trail, and detailed descriptions of the hikes, including trail junctions, stream crossings, and interesting human or natural history you'll find along the way. 50 black & white photographs, 51 maps.

North Missouri Mountain Biking, Hiking, And Gps Trail Guide

By Tim Riekena

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Paperback (138 pages)

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Hiking Mid Missouri, Scenic Trails of the Heartland

By Darcy Folzenlogen

Willow Press
Paperback (160 pages)

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This guide describes and illustrates over 120 dayhikes at 40 areas throughout Central Missouri. The hiking areas were chosen to demonstrate the geologic, topographic, floral and faunal diversity of our region. Designed primarily for families, naturalists and weekend explorers, the guide is illustrated with maps and photos. For each hiking area, the following information is provided: 1. Trail routes, mileage, difficulty, terrain and walking time 2. A narrative describing the natural and historic features of the area 3. Specific directions to the area from regional cities and highways

The guide's introduction includes a discussion of Central Missouri's landscape and Appendix I provides an overview of the region's natural history. Appendix II lists conservation organizations of Mid-Missouri and encourages readers to support these vital groups. A Bibliography and Index complete the guide.