There Are Endless Scenic Views Along The Trail At Rock Bridge Memorial Park In Missouri

We all hike for our own reasons - from the love of spending time outdoors to the challenges that hiking can provide. An added bonus on any hike is undoubtedly gorgeous natural and manmade scenery. Spring Brook Trail in Missouri boasts an abundance of both. With its easy rating, it's perfect for adventurers of all ages and of all skill levels.

Lace up your hiking shoes for a leisurely stroll along the 2.2-mile Spring Brook Trail in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia.

The loop trail provides plenty of shade, especially important in the warmer months, and leads to several surprises, including...

A gorgeous bridge...

A picturesque footbridge...

Colorful wildflowers, particularly pretty as they're blossoming in the spring, and...

A cascading waterfall. The latter, however, is a wet-weather waterfall, so you'll definitely want to visit after a recent rain or when the snow is melting if you want to see it.

The trail includes a creek crossing. You might want to wear hiking shoes that are waterproof or that you don't mind getting wet.

You'll also come across numerous caves dotted along the trail, including Devil's Icebox. Unfortunately, the cave is currently closed to visitors to protect its bat population.

Don't forget your camera, because you'll have a ton of beautiful scenery to capture.

After you've completed the trail, consider exploring more of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. Horseback riding and biking are also popular activities at the park.

The kiddos might want to check out the playground. You'll also find several picnic areas dotted throughout the park.

Here's the official website of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park. You can also find more information on All Trails.

Have you ever hiked the Spring Brook Trail in Missouri? What did you think? Any advice for other hikers? Join the conversation in the comments. Up for a whole year of hiking? Here are 12 hikes in Missouri - one for each month of the year.