Ranked One Of The Best Kid-Friendly Hikes In Missouri, Have Fun Exploring This Waterfall Trail In Branson

Kids get bored. Even with a house full of toys and technology, kids and boredom eventually collide. Before your kiddos hit that point of boredom, pile the whole family in the car and set your GPS for Branson, where you'll find one of the best kid-friendly hikes in Missouri, according to All Trails. The popular hiking website, in fact, released its picks for the best kid-friendly trails in Missouri. Even if you're not near Branson, you can find a trail nearby the whole family will love.

Follow the Roark Creek Waterfall Trail, in Branson, which promises an adventure and natural beauty the whole family will love. Rated a top family-friendly hike by All Trails...

...the nearly two-mile trail meanders along Roark Creek, past large rock formations, and to a cascading waterfall.

Consider wearing waterproof shoes or shoes/clothes you don't mind getting wet, as you'll cross Roark Creek twice during your trek.

If you're hiking the trail after it's rained, just be prepared for the ground to be incredibly muddy. The trail, in fact, is unpaved, and you might run into some rough patches.

One of the highlights of the kid-friendly trail is the waterfall. It provides a perfect background for photos, too.

You'll also discover numerous large rock formations, many with water flowing on them.

Because the trail is along Roark Creek, it is sometimes shut down when there's heavy rain or after a rainfall.

Some parking is available near the trailhead, which sits about 300 feet north of where Roark Valley Road and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway intersect.

Visit the official website of Branson Parks & Recreation for more information. (You'll be taken straight to the page for the Waterfall Trail.) Or, go here for Facebook.

What are your favorite kid-friendly hikes in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! If the kids love hiking, here are 10 one-mile kid-friendly hiking trails to check out.