Rockywood Trail

Hike Name: Rockywood Trail Location: southeast MO Length: 8-10 Submitted by: Scott Savell Date Submitted: 9/16/08 Rating:	more Missouri trail reviews Missouri national parks Missouri state parks
For more trail descriptions and topo maps, try a Free Trial Offer from Trails.com

Description
The Rockywood Trail is located in the Washington State Park, just south of St Louis. It is a wilderness trail reported to be a 10 mile loop. However, my pedometer measured it at more like 8 miles and based on the time it took to cover the mileage, I'm inclined to go with 8 over 10. The trail starts behind the restaurant. You will think you are going into the backdoor of the building but you are actually on the trail. You will arrive at an overlook fairly soon after beginning the hike...don't fall off. Once passing the overlook, you will come to a Y in the trail. If you look at the map, you'll be inclined to go right...don't, lest you waste 10 to 15 minutes with a dead-end trail. Take the left branch and you'll be on the trail. There is one backpacking camp area that groups of 7 or more must use. It is near the only reliable water source, so although you may camp anywhere along the trail (100 ft off), don't expect any water sources except for the one near the group site. Overall, it's a beautiful hike!

Directions to Hike
Head to Washington State Park, and park near the lodge/restaurant and follow the signs. A map is available outside the lodge.

Contact Information
13041 State Hwy. 104
De Soto, MO 63020

636-586-0322

submit a new trail review

---

About Our Reviews

Many people ask us to recommend a place to go hiking. Instead of us deciding what places are best, we let the backpacking community help out. The reviews on budget-travels-tips.com have been submitted by our viewers. Some reviews are positive and some are negative. If you don't agree with a review, feel free to submit your own trail review.