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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Missouri
Missouri has 95 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 53 cities and towns — Wildwood, Eureka, Ballwin, Jefferson City and 49 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.
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Castlewood State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews
A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.
St. Francois State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,848 reviews
Spacious natural area with forested hiking & horse trails, river access, campgrounds & picnic sites.
Weston Bend State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,694 reviews
This park with a campground offers paved & unpaved trails & overlook views of the Missouri River.
St. Joe State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,632 reviews
This park permits vehicles such as motorcycles & snow mobiles, plus offers lake swimming & trails.
Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,576 reviews
This forested 1,534-acre nature preserve offers self-guided trails, benches & an observation tower.
Burrus Old Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
14-acre hangout with a skate park, walking trail, playground & sports facilities.
Hawn State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Serene outdoor area offering hiking & bird-watching amid rocky streams & stunning vistas.
Veterans Tribute Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 932 reviews
Picnics and playgrounds abound at this park with a splash pad, trails and dog areas.
Valley Water Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 926 reviews
Wooded area featuring a lake and trails for hiking and fishing, plus a public restroom.
Pickle Springs Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 837 reviews
Popular trail features caves, steep formations and waterfalls.
Blanchette Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Saint Charles' oldest city park, featuring an aquatic center, sports fields & picnic shelters.
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews
140-acre nature park with trails & a waterfall & picnic tables, overlooking Lake Taneycomo.
Hidden Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 715 reviews
This expansive tract of wildland open space features multi-use paths & a sports field.
Grand Gulf State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Stunning state park with deep canyons, a sink, trails and picnic tables.
McKay Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 637 reviews
20.4-acre green space with a lakeside fitness trail, basketball court, bank fishing & picnic tables.
Laurel Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 615 reviews
Tranquil space with tennis courts, baseball fields and swimming pools, plus a playground for kids. Basketball court.
Nature Trail At Unity Village
4.7 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Peaceful nature trail featuring a natural bridge and a lake.
Lake Wappapello State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Large park with trails for hiking & biking, a lake for boat rentals & fishing, plus campsites.
Ellis-Porter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
Clean park featuring 2 playgrounds (1 for toddlers) and an amphitheater.
Dames Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Public spot with 3 football fields, playground, picnic tables, a 1-mile path & Vietnam War memorial.
Hobby Hill West Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course, a playground, picnic tables, and a butterfly memory garden.
Jackson City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 541 reviews
Paved local park for play, relaxation and exercise, with playgrounds and trails.
Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Public park with picnic tables, trails for hiking, biking, and sledding, and a disc-golf course.
Don Robinson State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Paved path and dirt trail network featuring waterfalls and caves, plus a pavilion for picnics.
Sunset Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 519 reviews
Riverfront park featuring a trail, a nature lodge, a pavilion and open fields.
Emmenegger Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
A river meanders through woodlands on this placid, 93-acre retreat featuring hiking & picnicking.
Twin Oaks Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Hidden park featuring a playground and a lake — both clean — plus a paved trail around the lake.
River Scene Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Kids-friendly state park featuring scenic trails and playgrounds.
Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground featuring swings, slides, and a climbing rope.
Line Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
Kid-friendly, shaded, paved creek-side park known for its hiking trails and train rides, plus playgrounds.
Cape Rock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Historic riverfront green space where the area's original trading post was established around 1733.
Lewis and Clark Trailhead Weldon Spring Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Scenic nature preserve featuring 5- and 8-mile wooded trails with river views and cliff overlooks.
Harry S. Truman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Playground, picnic tables, trails and a lake dot this relaxed park with dense woods and a gazebo.
Millstream Gardens Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
River flowing through a conservation area featuring kayaking, waterfalls and a picnic area.
Rocky Top Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Hiking trail through forest and by a lake offering scenic views.
West Tyson County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Open space known for wildlife, picturesque scenery & hiking trails with varying difficulty levels.
Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Well-groomed state park featuring trails and a campground, as well as a lake and playground.
Bluff View Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Well maintained park with a system of trails for hiking and biking.
McClung Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 254 reviews
Enduring park built in 1915 by prison inmates, featuring a pavilion for live events & play areas.
Siloam Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Secluded park featuring picnic tables, a playground and a grill, plus a walking trail.
Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Arnold's Grove
4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Paved trail network beside the Meramec River and lake featuring picnic tables, trees and parking.
Rockwoods Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Wildlife reserve with an education center & miles of hiking trails plus a pavilion & picnic tables.
River's Edge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Park offering a pond and river views, plus trails, benches, and a public restroom.
Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Public park with scenic hiking and biking trails, a boardwalk, and turtles.
Smoke & Davey Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Scenic bikeable trails running through mostly wooded area, with lakeside views.
Frisco Highline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Kid-friendly, flat hiking and biking trail running from Springfield to Bolivar.
Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Rock Hollow Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Scenic, 10-mile hiking trail with multiple benches, waterfalls and creeks.
White River Valley Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
10.25 mi. worth of hilly hiking & mountain-biking trails through deciduous forest.
Bluffwoods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Park, campground and hiking area with trees and picnic tables amid rocky bluffs.
Mill Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Relaxed outdoor spot featuring a circular walking track and a fountain, plus an array of workout equipment.
Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Lower Meramec Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Paved, dog-friendly hiking trail with scenic river views and benches.
Bootlegger's Run Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Easy to medium-intensity hiking area featuring dirt trails, a playground, and frisbee golf.
Tal's Trailhead Wilson's Creek Greenway Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Paved pathway for bikers and walkers to view scenery, plus wildlife.
Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews
Former seminary retreat with wetlands, woods & fields for hiking, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.
Bray Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Area with serene grounds, trails, a creek and a pond.
Weldon Spring Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Popular hiking area offering scenic overlooks and views of the Missouri River.
Lime Kiln Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Peaceful hiking area with a 3-mile loop trail featuring a creek, elevation, and rocky parts.
Champ Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Park featuring a well-maintained figure-eight trail that's popular for hiking.
Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Historic hill where Lewis & Clark once camped in 1804 featuring Indian mounds & a trail.
August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Nature preserve with a shady hiking trail, picnic tables, and notable elevation change.
The Park At New Melle Lakes
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Rolling former golf course featuring 18-hole disc golf, lakes for kayaking and fishing.
Lone Wolf Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area providing several trails, including the popular Lone Wolf.
Grotpeter Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Hike-and-bike spot with views of woods and rivers, plus dog-friendly policies.
Shooting Star Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Kid-friendly area for hiking with a creek, horses, and an overlook.
Limestone Hill Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Hiking area offering kid-friendly trails, hills, and sunset views.
Dee Koestering Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Scenic park featuring a lookout and a hike through the remains of a quarry.
River Bluff Trails Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, along with a host of mountain biking trails and BMX courses.
Cabin Fever Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Paved, lakeside trail for biking and walking, with scenic views and picnic areas.
Teszars Woods Conservation Area
3.8 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Nature preserve featuring rabbits and kid-friendly hiking trails.
Anita B. Gorman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Biking, hiking and running trails for hikers, joggers and bicyclists.
Prairie Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Park featuring 4.3 mi. of paved trails with hills through neighborhoods and green spaces.
Fox Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
Steyermark Woods Conservation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews
73 acres of forest popular for wildlife viewing, mountain biking, hiking & archery hunting.
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