Where is taum sauk mountain state park

Louis with the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas. Francois Mountains Natural Area. This designation, Missouri's highest honor, recognizes the area's outstanding natural and geologic features. The St. Francois Mountains Natural Area is the largest natural area in the state, giving a glimpse of what the rest of the area's landscape might have been like before the influence of human settlement. Francois Mountains exhibit a high degree of diversity and a high quality of biological resources.

Natural communities of Taum Sauk Mountain State Park include oak-hickory upland forest, glades, savannas, flatwoods and bottomland forest, as well as aquatic plants and animals. These areas provide relatively undisturbed native habitats for wildlife. They also offer excellent opportunities for scientific research. These areas are marked by small stop signs. Show more. Russell Mountain to Taum Sauk. Length: Taum Sauk Missouri's Highpoint Trail.

Length: 3. A walk-up summit in the St. Francis Mountains of Missouri. Located in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, this easy walk-up highpoint is even reportedly doable with strollers or wheelchairs.

Although this route doesn't take you to the falls it may be fun to check them out if you have time. For most highpointers this is a pretty far drive from an interstate though. This is one of the finest trails in Missouri. Generally in good shape, mostly tree free, but expect some seasonal growth.

Hwy 21 to Taum Sauk to JSI should be mostly clear, with a tree down here and there and some seasonal growth. Another high point in the books! Marshall Mason. June 13, Darcy Campbell. May 31, Walking Great! Short trail, nicely maintained, worth doing. Maja Sadikovic. April 3, Christa Minton. March 7, Juan Vazquez. February 1, PJ Capelli. January 22, Miranda Williams. January 16, Hiking Blowdown Great! Rocky Scramble. Holly Salter. December 9, Hiking Great!

A bit steep but awesome views of the hills and waterfall! Michele Clark. November 28, Scott Huegerich. November 7, Becky Boscaljon. September 23, Audrey Os. April 9, Raymond Guarnieri. February 23, Nina Antonopoulos. September 28, Hiking Rocky. Lauren Janee. September 5, Nikolette Figeuroa. June 15, Emily Foley. April 28, Amy Mosier. March 23, Bailey Barton. October 30, Hamilton Tyler. August 31, Conway Hawn.

August 4, Tacora Sanderson. August 3, May 6, Bri Gaines. Paved, and no views. Heather Akridge. August 21, Ate lunch by the waterfall! Beautiful day. Show more reviews Showing results 1 - 30 of Add photos of this trail Photos help others preview the trail.

Upload photos about this trail to inspire others. Show more photos Showing results 1 - 56 of The fall colors in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park are some of the best anywhere with yellows, reds, and the ever green pines. The trailhead sign lists the Mina Sauk Falls as a three mile loop. I highly recommend this loop, particularly in the spring or fall. Mina Sauk Falls is the highest water fall in Missouri with a total drop of feet over three distinct drops.

First drop of Mina Sauk Falls from the trail. The Devil's Tollgate as seen from a low vantage point. A Shut-In in Missouri is where a creek passes through two mountains and is shut-in by rock and forms a rocky cascade that tends to make a great swimming hole in the summer.

According to the legend of Mina Sauk the daughter of Chief Taum Sauk , a spring in the mountain which contributes to the flow of the falls was formed by a bolt of lightning sent by the Storm King. The chief of a hostile tribe who had made love to Mina Sauk was captured and killed and, according to the legend: " His grief-stricken bride, calling a curse down on her tribe, leaped from the highest ledge and was dashed to death beside the body of her slain lover. A bolt of lightning striking the mountain top caused the stream of water to flow over the ledges into the gorge below, to wipe away the blood of the young lovers.

On the banks of the stream sprang up flowers of crimson hue, which grows there today, by the overflowing water and which are known as Indian Pinks. This is a must have book for outdoor adventurers in the Show-Me state.