This Beautiful Boardwalk Trail In Missouri Is The Most Unique Hike Around

Although Missouri isn’t on the ocean, you can still find some stunning boardwalks. However, our boardwalks help you cross marshes, creeks, rivers, and lakes. You’ll find a beautiful boardwalk trail at Pershing State Park here in the Show Me State. This awesome trail will help you keep your feet dry while you take in stunning views of marshlands, Locust Creek, and Scout Lake. You’ll even have a chance to see some lovely historic bridges! Keep reading to find out more about this unique boardwalk trail.

If you’re looking for a short, unique, and beautiful hike, then you need to take the Boardwalk Trail at Pershing State Park.

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This easy hike is only 1.5 miles long and is good for hikers of all abilities.

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The trail meanders through the marshes and wet prairie lands of Pershing State Park.

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You’ll find an observation tower on the trail that overlooks the largest wet prairie left in northern Missouri. The prairie is more than 1,000 acres and is home to many different species of wildlife.

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Birdwatchers will also love taking Boardwalk Trail. The Audubon Society has named Boardwalk Trail an Important Bird Area in Missouri.

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This peaceful trail will also lead you to the 6.5-mile Riparian Trail. Hikers can choose to loop back to the trailhead or continue on with a longer hike.

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In addition to the beautiful Boardwalk Trail, Pershing State Park is also home to one of the 4 remaining covered bridges in Missouri. Before heading home be sure to get a glimpse of the stunning and historically important Locust Creek Covered Bridge.

Doug Neidholdt/AllTrails Find the Locust Creek Covered Bridge and Boardwalk Trail inside Pershing State Park located at 29277 Hwy. 130, Laclede, MO 64651.

Have you taken this unique hike at Pershing State Park? Tell us about it in the comments below!

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Find the Locust Creek Covered Bridge and Boardwalk Trail inside Pershing State Park located at 29277 Hwy. 130, Laclede, MO 64651.

Looking for more fantastic trails? Check out our list of the 5 hikes you must absolutely take in the Show Me State.

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