With Glades And Rock Formations, The Little-Known Turkey Pen Hollow Trail In Missouri Is Unexpectedly Magical
Beth Price-Williams
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While you may not have heard of the little-known but absolutely magical Turkey Pen Hollow Trail in Missouri, you’ve likely visited its home Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Perhaps best known for its majestic castle ruins and gorgeously blue spring, Ha Ha Tonka State Park also boasts more than a dozen trails, so a few are sure to be overlooked. Turkey Pen Hollow Trail, for example, is definitely one for the bucket list.
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Have you followed the Turkey Pen Hollow Trail in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For another magical adventure, plan a visit to a place in Missouri that makes you feel like you’ve stepped through a magical wardrobe.
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Hiking Trails In Missouri
Are there any waterfall hikes in Missouri?
Next time you’re up for chasing waterfalls, follow one of the best waterfall hikes in Missouri:
- The Old Kate & Waterfall Trail in Parkville tallies less than a mile and leads to a gorgeous unnamed waterfall. Bring the little ones along on this kid-friendly hike in Missouri.
- The nearly two-mile Trail Through Time in Ste. Genevieve is simply enchanting and is highlighted by a tiny waterfall.
- Bring your swimming gear for your trek along the Rocky Falls Shut-Ins Trail in Winona. The .01-mile trail leads to the breathtaking Rocky Falls, which doubles as a swimming hole during the summer.
- Reach Grand Falls in Joplin after a short walk. The path leads to a beautiful waterfall that’s also a popular swimming hole.
Can I hike to any caves in Missouri?
With more than 7,000 caves, Missouri is naturally known as the Cave State. That also means there are some pretty awe-inspiring trails that lead to hidden caves in Missouri, including:
- Sheep’s Cave Trail meanders just .01-mile through Meramec State Park and leads to an unnamed cave you can explore. Don’t forget a flashlight.
- Gear up for a workout when you set off on the eight-mile Bennett Spring Natural Tunnel Trail at Bennett Spring State Park. The natural tunnel is well worth the effort.
- Devil’s Kitchen Trail at Roaring River State Park clocks in at 1.5 miles and will take you to a hidden cave. (Keep an eye out, so you don’t miss it.)