There Are More Waterfalls Than There Are Miles Along This Beautiful Hiking Trail In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 22, 2023
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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.
Hiking trails in Missouri always promise at least a few surprises, whether we unexpectedly cross paths with local wildlife or we discover a unique rock formation. A journey along this waterfall trail in Pineville, Missouri means so much scenic beauty – colorful wildflowers, chiseled rock formations, and a smattering of waterfalls. If you like surprises at every turn, add this Missouri waterfall trail to your must-do list.
Escape the busyness of daily life with a visit to Big Sugar Creek State Park in Pineville, home to a lone hiking trail that offers a chance to see rare trees and shrubs.
However, that's just the start of the natural beauty that awaits on the 3.4-mile Ozark Chinquapin Trail that winds through the rugged 2,082-acre Missouri state park.
Before you set off, make sure you're prepared for the moderate challenge that awaits. Pay attention to where you walk as the terrain can get quite rocky.
Wintertime hiking usually means slippery conditions, especially after it has snowed. Be prepared for ice, and take it slow.
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While the terrain is predominately flat, you will have to deal with some inclines and water crossings. Consider waterproof shoes or ones you don't mind getting wet.
Have you been on this waterfall trail in Pineville, Missouri? What’s your favorite waterfall hike in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! After you’ve hiked Chinquapin Trail, cut into a delicious steak at Haven 55, a nearby Missouri steakhouse.
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