Hunt For Wildflowers On The Beautiful And Easy Wildflower Trail In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 08, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Wildflowers add bursts of vibrant color to the landscape during Missouri’s warmer months. While we can usually admire the colorful flowers in all corners of the state, we can never go wrong with setting off on a scenic hike for an up-close view. This Wildflower Trail in Missouri meanders through a unique setting that’s dotted with wildflowers. Once you hike it, you might add it to your list of favorite trails in Missouri.
You won’t have to do too much hunting when you follow the Wildflower Trail at Mastodon State Historic Site in Imperial.
The wandering trail, which tallies just over a half of a mile, is brimming with colorful wildflowers in the warmer months. Still, it’s a fun and easy hike no matter what time of the year you set off.
While the trail is rated easy, you will have to deal with some varied terrain, including several sets of stairs and uphill climbs. Comfortable, sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Take care if you’re hiking after a rainfall as the stairs can be slippery.
If you set off on the trail in the early morning, you may have it all to yourself. However, some hikers warn that you might also run into spider webs at that time of the day.
Begin the trail at the Visitor Center, where you’ll come to the stairs. The trail will lead you past vibrant wildflowers during the warmer months and to a scenic bluff.
The Mastodon State Historic Site is home to the Kimmswick Bone Bed, to which the Wildflower Trail leads. (Even if you don’t go when the wildflowers are in bloom, you’ll still have plenty to see.)
Consider stopping by the Visitor Center, too, before or after your hike. Fossils, artifacts, and video offer fascinating insight into the historical significance of the site.
Head over to the official website of Mastodon State Historic Site for more information. Or, check out a trail map of the Wildflower Trail on All Trails.
Have you followed the Wildflower Trail in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For another enchanting trail that’s brimming with flowers and footbridges, follow the Skunk Hollow Trail near Kansas City.
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