How many hiking trails are listed in Missouri?

The directory currently includes 74 quality-checked routes in Missouri, covering 1.4k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Missouri?

ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 2 currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Cedar Creek Trail and Katy Trail State Park before choosing.

When should you hike in Missouri?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Missouri?

39 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Missouri

74 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Missouri, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.4k km. The average route is 18.3 km with 116 m (381 ft) of recorded ascent.

74
Trails: 1.4k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 434 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 39 easy (53%), 30 moderate (41%) and 5 hard or expert (6%). 31 routes (42%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (18), summit push (11), river (7), forest (5). The highest recorded point in this set is 434 m (1,424 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 2, Cedar Creek Trail, Katy Trail State Park currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

6.1 km

Sandstone Canyon Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

183 m

Sandstone Canyon Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
ADT - Missouri - L - Seg 2	240 km	237 m	57 hr	Point to point
Cedar Creek Trail	53.4 km	550 m	13 hr	Point to point
Katy Trail State Park	385 km	377 m	91 hr	Point to point
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop	34.3 km	597 m	8 hr 37 min	Loop
Sandstone Canyon Trail	6.1 km	183 m	1 hr 32 min	Point to point
Ozark Trail	371 km	1,656 m	90 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.