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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Missouri
Missouri has 100 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 53 cities and towns — Kansas City, Columbia, Lee's Summit, Gladstone and 49 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Cliff Cave County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,189 reviews
Long limestone formation gated to protect bats, with natural grounds & river for picnics & hiking.
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.
Shoal Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
Natural area boasting a sizable conservation-education center, an aquarium & walking trails.
Parkville Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,522 reviews
Quiet, 115-acre area featuring hiking trails, creeks and waterfalls.
Lea McKeighan Park - South
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Park featuring a shelter, a playground, a skate park, ball diamonds, volleyball courts & restrooms.
Central Park Chesterfield
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Recreation area featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, an aquatic center & a large amphitheater.
Hawn State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Serene outdoor area offering hiking & bird-watching amid rocky streams & stunning vistas.
Pickle Springs Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 837 reviews
Popular trail features caves, steep formations and waterfalls.
Stocksdale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews
Green space with a playground, trails & multi-use athletic fields plus horseshoe pits & a dog park.
Blanchette Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 845 reviews
Saint Charles' oldest city park, featuring an aquatic center, sports fields & picnic shelters.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 822 reviews
25-acre park with 2 unique playgrounds, seasonal splash play area & space for picnics & sports.
Quail Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 682 reviews
Pet-friendly park with trails, lakes and a dog run, plus picnic tables.
Heman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 718 reviews
City's largest park, with sports fields & courts, a community pool & a jogging course.
Hidden Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 715 reviews
This expansive tract of wildland open space features multi-use paths & a sports field.
McKay Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 637 reviews
20.4-acre green space with a lakeside fitness trail, basketball court, bank fishing & picnic tables.
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.
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.
Emmenegger Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
A river meanders through woodlands on this placid, 93-acre retreat featuring hiking & picnicking.
River Scene Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Kids-friendly state park featuring scenic trails and playgrounds.
Towne Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Kid-friendly nature-themed play space with a fishing lake and a creek, along with a playground.
Wildwood Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Relaxed park featuring clean restrooms plus a playground and walking trails along with a creek.
Fort Belle Fontaine
4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Site of a former military installation on 300+ riverfront acres with trails, wetlands & wildlife.
Amity Woods Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a wide paved trail and offshoots with wood chips, plus benches.
Maple Woods Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Nature preserve featuring unpaved paths for hiking through forest, and a creek.
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.
Rocky Top Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Hiking trail through forest and by a lake offering scenic views.
McLane Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Park with picnic tables, a pond, and a baseball field, plus a walking path.
Bluff View Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Well maintained park with a system of trails for hiking and biking.
Mercy Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Local park featuring walking paths, gazebos, and statues, plus a fountain.
Garth Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Trails, ponds and woods teeming with wildlife for hiking, dog-walking and picnics.
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.
Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
This 90-acre park is a preserve for native plants & animals, with walking trails & a picnic shelter.
Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Public park with scenic hiking and biking trails, a boardwalk, and turtles.
Ozark Rivers Audubon - Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Naturalistic preserve dedicated to community education & native habitat preservation.
White River Valley Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
10.25 mi. worth of hilly hiking & mountain-biking trails through deciduous forest.
Bangert Island
4.2 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Trail that winds through wooded areas and parkland, with mountain biking possibilities.
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.
Bootlegger's Run Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Easy to medium-intensity hiking area featuring dirt trails, a playground, and frisbee golf.
Nature Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly paths and a tower offering scenic views.
Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews
Former seminary retreat with wetlands, woods & fields for hiking, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.
Happy Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Clean park, known for its playgrounds and well-kept trails.
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.
Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Lake trails for hiking, biking and prairie walks, plus benches.
Lime Kiln Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Peaceful hiking area with a 3-mile loop trail featuring a creek, elevation, and rocky parts.
Woods Chapel Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews
Kid-friendly, recently redone park with swings, slides and basketball courts.
Hidden Valley Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Recreation area featuring trails for hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf, plus BBQ facilities.
Jerry Smith Park - Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Nature preserve known for its tallgrass prairie, hiking, and birdwatching.
Longview Lake Main Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly spot with a gravel path for biking and jogging, plus playgrounds.
Riverwoods Park & Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 114 reviews
Shaded path for walking the dog, joggers and cyclists, featuring deer and turtles.
Larry Mattonen Memorial Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Shaded, gravel-covered trail for walking and biking, plus a lake cove.
Champ Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Park featuring a well-maintained figure-eight trail that's popular for hiking.
August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Nature preserve with a shady hiking trail, picnic tables, and notable elevation change.
Kress Farm Garden Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Preserve with native plants, wildflowers and 5 hiking trails that include caves to explore.
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.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a fenced playground and a splash pad.
Sodalis Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Picturesque destination featuring limestone caves and paved hiking trails.
3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Well-maintained trail popular for jogging, walking and bicycling, with frequent wildlife sightings.
Bluebird Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park with a lakeside trail, plus walking/cycling paths, and a prairie restoration.
Prairie Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Park featuring 4.3 mi. of paved trails with hills through neighborhoods and green spaces.
Schulze Nature Preserve
4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews
Looping hiking trails (some industrial in proximity) through woods and over streams.
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- Eureka
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- Kearney
- Lake St Louis
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- New Offenburg
- Osage Beach
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- Parkville
- Platte City
- Poplar Bluff
- St Joseph
- Ste. Genevieve
- Union
- Unity Village
- University City
- Washington
- Wentzville
- Weston
- Williamsville
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