Night owls, this hike’s for you! If you like seeing one of the state’s most beautiful trails as the sun sets and under the moonlight, this one’s for you, too. Join other Missourians on an enchanting evening hike in Missouri that just might bring you up close with the local nocturnal animals and provide picture-perfect moments that will last a lifetime.

Lace up your hiking boots for an evening hike at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton, set for July 20, 2019.
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And, get ready to spend an enchanting hour — from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — hiking the 1.4-mile Spring Trail.
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Rated as moderate, the hike starts off easy with a paved trail that curves around the Lake of the Ozarks.
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But, be prepared for some exertion, particularly the hike up 316 wooden stairs that will lead you to sweeping views of the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka Castle.
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Other breathtaking sites you'll see along the way include Ha Ha Tonka Spring.
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Keep an eye out for wildlife in the area, such as frogs and turtles.
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Head to Ha Ha Tonka State Park's lake parking lot on July 20, 2019. If you're using Highway 54, head on to State Road D to Tonka Spring Road, about a 2.7-mile drive.
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Address: 1491 Missouri State Road D, Camdenton, MO 65020
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Click here for the Missouri State Parks website. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you ever been on this hike in Missouri in the daytime or in the evening? Share your experience in the comments! Then, click here to read about the top 16 trails to hike in Missouri.

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