Name: Engelmann Woods Hiking Trail
Rating: 3.5

“This 148-acre natural area features old-growth forest that is showcased by a 1.5 mile trail.”

— Jim Rhodes

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Closed from 10 pm to 4 am; Hunting and target shooting are prohibited; camping is prohibited; bicycling and horseback are prohibited; pets and hunting dogs are prohibited; taking of edible wild greens is prohibited. Nuts, berries, fruits and mushrooms maybe be taken for personal use only. Digging, cutting or removing other vegetation is prohibited.

Description

This is very nice short loop trail through Old Growth Forest. It has great fall colors and wildflowers in the spring. It's an easy to intermediate lollipop trail, and can be muddy after rains. The trail starts behind the gate from the parking lot and there will be a short easy trail segment that leads to the loop. You can take the loop either clockwise or counter clockwise, and each direction features a descent and ascent. You'll cross a creek a few times on this trail, but it is easy to step over the water.

For more information, please visit the Missosouri Department of Conservation's website.