The Boardwalk Hike In Missouri That Leads To Incredibly Scenic Views
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 12, 2019
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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.
Missouri’s pure natural beauty sometimes just leaves us breathless, doesn’t it? Fortunately, we have plenty of ways we can appreciate that beauty – from leisurely strolls in our own neighborhoods to lazy Sunday drives down scenic highways. If you enjoy hiking, however, you just might want to set off on this boardwalk trail in Missouri that promises an abundance of scenic views along the way.
Get ready for a pretty good workout when you set off on the Johnson's Shut-Ins Trail near Lesterville, a two-and-a-half mile trail that features...
A picturesque boardwalk. The loop trail is considered moderately difficult with some rocky areas, so make sure you're wearing sturdy hiking boots or shoes and...
Carry plenty of water for your journey along the boardwalk and through areas shaded by lush trees. Begin your hike along the boardwalk that leads to a set of stairs and...
The trail also features a waterfall. If you're hiking after a rainfall, you'll be lucky enough to see the waterfall at its strongest and most beautiful, as the water gushes down.
The highlight of the trail just might be the shut-ins themselves. If you're hiking during the summer, you'll see plenty of people swimming and enjoying the water. (You might want to join them, too.)
However, if you're hiking during the off-season when it's much less-crowded, you can stand back and really drink in the sheer beauty of the water and the shut-ins.
Click here for the official website of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park/Missouri State Parks. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been on this boardwalk trail in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments! For another simply breathtaking hike, embark on the Boardwalk Trail at Pershing State Park. Click here to read more.
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