Hike To See The Frozen Beauty Of Mina Sauk Falls, Missouri’s Largest Waterfall
Winter might frustrate us, chill us to the bone, and leave us longing for the warm days of spring. However, we can all probably agree that winter also promises spectacular beauty, especially during and after a fresh snowfall. Waterfalls, too, take on a different type of breathtaking beauty. Marvel at the sheer beauty of a frozen Mina Sauk Falls, Missouri’s largest waterfall, along this picturesque hiking trail.
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Discover a winter wonderland when you hit the Mina Sauk Falls Trail, nestled in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, in Middle Brook.
Rated between easy and moderate, the 2.9-mile Mina Sauk Falls Trail will lead you straight to the tallest waterfall in Missouri. (Mina Sauk Falls is about halfway through the hike.)
Most of the year, the majestic waterfall drops 132 feet into pools of shimmering water. After a freeze, however, the waterfall transforms into large sheets of ice.
Follow the trail markers that will lead you on the loop trail. As you hike, you'll notice from signage that the Mina Sauk Falls Trail intersects with the Ozark Trail.
If you've got time (and daylight) after your trek along Mina Sauk Falls Trail, set off on the High Point Trail. The nearly two-mile trail will take you to the state's highest point at 1,772 feet.
Have you ever visited Missouri’s largest waterfall? When is your favorite time of the year to visit? Here are several other waterfalls in Missouri that are breathtakingly beautiful, especially when frozen.
Address: Hwy. CC, Middle Brook, MO 63656, USA
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