Hike To Chimney Ruins Nestled In Cave Spring Park In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 24, 2021
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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.
Adventure doesn’t have to take all day. An epic adventure we never forget can take as little as an hour – maybe even less. We can all probably agree, if we’re fans of hiking, that a really good trail promises adventure or at least memorable moments. When you follow this short but sweet trail that wanders through Cave Spring Park in Missouri, you’ll come across chimney ruins, a cave, and a waterfall. That’s just the beginning, too.
You won't need a ton of time to hike Chimney's Loop Trail at Cave Spring Park in Raytown. The easy trail winds just .08 of a mile.
Be prepared for a bit of exertion as you climb stairs. Otherwise, the trail's easy and straightforward, earning rave reviews from parents of little ones.
One of the highlights of the trail is the remnants of several chimneys, the sole survivors of a 1925 fire. The chimneys were part of a spring house on a dairy farm.
Before you set off, make sure you have plenty of water and bug spray. Poison ivy is common during the warmer months, and the trail can get really muddy after rain or snow.
Have you followed Chimney’s Trail Loop at Cave Spring Park in Missouri? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Prefer a scenic drive to a hike? Follow the 23-mile Glade Top Trail that’s picture-perfect no matter when you go.
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