Hiking Trails & Parks in Missouri
7,283 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 164 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Missouri. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Missouri
Missouri has 7,283 mapped hiking trails and 164 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 145 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 145 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Missouri
A spatially-sampled view of 587 trail and park locations across Missouri’s counties.
Missouri Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 145 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Missouri
Parks & Campgrounds in Missouri
Longest Trails in Missouri
Curated Guides for Missouri
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Missouri?
Yes — we have 7,283 mapped hiking and walking trails in Missouri, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Missouri?
R2R ??? near Makanda is rated expert — the toughest classification among Missouri's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Missouri for families?
ADT - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 2 near Goreville is one of the best family picks in Missouri — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Missouri?
Each of the 7,283 trails in Missouri has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Missouri?
Missouri has 164 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (25 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Missouri?
Yes — 27 of Missouri's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is BUCKSAW with 148 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Missouri
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Missouri, Ranked
Missouri's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleMissouri's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Missouri trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Missouri
Ten gentle, well-marked Missouri trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Missouri
Missouri's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Missouri
Federal parks and recreation areas in Missouri ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Missouri: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Missouri's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.