The Underrated Missouri Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 23, 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.
Summertime often seems to pass by so quickly that we really need to slow down to appreciate all that it offers. Greer Spring in Missouri provides an idyllic backdrop for an hour or so of quiet among nature. If you’re up for making a day of it, you can explore more of Mark Twain National Forest, which offers something for everyone in the family.
Greer Spring Trail meanders 1.4 miles through lush old growth forest in Mark Twain National Forest, promising a fun and a challenging way to spend an hour or two.
The moderately-rated trail will take you straight to Greer Spring, the second largest spring in Missouri with a flow of more than 222 million gallons each day.
While the trail is well-maintained, it does pose a few challenges, including stairs. In some spots, the trail is also quite narrow and there's some poison ivy, so just keep that in mind when you set off.
While you can get close to the spring, you cannot swim, wade, or fish in it. However, you might want to take a little bit of time to just enjoy the peace and quiet.
A trek along Greer Spring Trail is perfect on its own, or you can use it as a starting point to explore Mark Twain National Forest. The forest offers a full menu of activities - from hiking to boating.
Have you been to Greer Spring in Missouri? What’d you think? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of Missouri’s many caves, you may also want to check out these trails, each of which leads to a hidden cave.
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