There is no mystery behind how Elephant Rocks State Park got its name: the giant granite boulders laid end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The best way to experience the majesty of these boulders is to take the Braille Trail, an easy, paved trail of one mile. Designed especially for visitors with visual and/or physical disabilities, the trail is wheelchair-accessible and is the first of its kind in the state of Missouri.

The circular interpretative trail winds through the granite outcroppings, bringing you right up to the imposing rocks.
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The Braille Trail is named for the interpretive stations situated along the way, with text in braille for visitors with visual disabilities.
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In addition to the braille text, the trail is paved, which makes it wheelchair-accessible, and with a length of one mile, it’s easy for hikers of all skill levels to enjoy.
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One spur trail off the main passes through “Fat Man’s Squeeze,” a narrow gap between two boulders.
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Another spur trail leads back to the ruins of an old railroad engine house, dating back to the late 1800s, when quarries supplied granite and paving blocks for St. Louis.
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A section of scattered boulders can be explored up close and is nicknamed “The Maze.”
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Another spur will take you to the top of the outcrop for a spectacular view.
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Thirty picnic sites among the boulders provide ample opportunities for a meal or a rest, and they include ADA-compliant facilities.
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The trail’s other main attraction is the picturesque pond, one of several small lakes created by the former quarrying operation.
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