Posted in Missouri
July 03, 2015
These 14 Hidden Waterfalls in Missouri Will Take Your Breath Away
You are hiking along and taking in all the nature and…surprise! You come upon a beautiful waterfall. Or maybe it is actually hidden within a bustling city! We already know Missouri is beautiful and here are some amazing examples. Some big, some small, all amazing!
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Located is Ozark County near Sycamore, you can find this waterfall at the Hodgson Watermill along Highway 181 near Bryant Creek.
Dogwood Canyon is a popular hiking area near Branson. This waterfall is only one of the many you can find there.
Located just south of Joplin on Shoal Creek, this waterfall is a sight to see! It is the largest natural flowing waterfall in Missouri. OK, so it's not so hidden, but isn't it grand?
This wonder is located just east of Emminence, in the southern Missouri Ozarks. You can find it near the Current River and Jack's Fork National Scenic Riverways.
Meramec Spring Park boasts the 5th largest spring in the state of Missouri. It is located near St. James and is run by the James Foundation.
Can't quite make it out of the city? Well CityGarden Park is an oasis right in the middle of downtown St. Louis!
Located about a mile away from the I-370 bridge.
Near Branson, MO
Another gem from the Ozarks, this waterfall is located along a path in the Ouachita National Forest near Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area.
Arcadia
Another great inner-city find in Forest Park in St. Louis
This waterfall is located along a trail in Waterfall Park in Independence, Missouri. Waterfall Park is located across an 18-acre lake from Bass Pro Shops
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Another gorgeous find in the Ozarks.
Dogwood Canyon is a 10,000 acre nature park near Branson. The park is managed by Dogwood Canyon Foundation, whose goal is preserving the canyon's natural plant and wildlife.
There is nothing more beautiful and calming than a flowing waterfall. With Missouri being so abundant with such natural beauty, there can be no limit to the amazing hidden finds. Please feel free to share some of your experiences below.
