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Best hikes in Mark Twain National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Mark Twain National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Rock Island Trail (Closed)
    66.4 mi
  2. 02
    Ozark Trail
    33.3 mi
  3. 03
    Rock Island Trail (Closed)
    32.2 mi
  4. 04
    Ozark Trail - Victory Section
    22.5 mi
  5. 05
    Ozark Trail - Taum Sauk Section
    15.2 mi
  6. 06
    Berryman Trail Loop
    13.5 mi
  7. 07
    Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section
    12.3 mi
  8. 08
    Council Bluff Lake Trail
    11.6 mi
  9. 09
    Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section
    10.8 mi
  10. 10
    Ozark Trail - Taum Sauk Section
    10.5 mi
  11. 11
    White Creek Trail
    10.0 mi
  12. 12
    ORV Trail System
    9.3 mi
  13. 13
    Ozark Trail - Trace Creek Section
    9.0 mi
  14. 14
    Goggins Mountain Equestrian Trail
    8.9 mi
  15. 15
    MDC 350
    8.7 mi
  16. 16
    Rock Island Trail (Closed)
    8.7 mi
  17. 17
    Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section
    8.6 mi
  18. 18
    Lake Wappapello Trail
    8.6 mi
  19. 19
    Ozark Trail North Fork
    8.6 mi
  20. 20
    Wolf Creek Trail
    8.5 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Mark Twain National Forest: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.