The Trail In Missouri That Will Lead You On An Adventure Like No Other
By Liz Oliver|Published April 13, 2018
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Liz Oliver
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
Missouri has many beautiful trails to explore across the state. Some of the best nature spots in the nation can be found in the Missouri Ozarks and this challenging hike is certainly one of the best. Hawn State Park is located on the southeastern side of the Missouri Ozarks near Ste. Genevieve. This rugged state park offers one of the most challenging hikes in Missouri. If you’re an avid and experienced hiker you’ll want to conquer this trail soon, if you’re still a hiking novice there are other fantastic trails at Hawn State Park that you and your family can enjoy instead.
Whispering Pines Trail is a 9.75 mile long trail that features two distinct loops. So, you can test your endurance on a one day hike or take on the trail in a two day hike.
The entire loop will likly take about 9 and a half hours. However, an experienced hiker could finish it in less time. This hike should definitely only be taken by seasoned hikers.
You'll love the unique features of this hike. The trail meanders through a beautiful pinewood forest, crossing through streams, and over scenic ridges. You can also see wildflowers and critters during your trek.
Unusual rock formations of sandstone and granite jet up from the ground around the trail. At some points you have to maneuver up and over or around these formations.
Plan your trip to Hawn State Park to hike Whispering Pines Trail. If you're looking to do the two day hike, you can camp in designated spots along the trail. If you're wanting to take a shortened version, check out the White Connector 3 route.
Find Hawn State Park at 12096 Park Dr., Ste. Genevieve.
Have you hiked Whispering Pines Trail at Hawn State Park? Tell us about your trip in the comments below. Don’t forget to tell us about other rugged and challenging hikes in Missouri that you enjoy!
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