Taum Sauk Trail

Hike Name: Taum Sauk Trail Location: southeast MO Length: 20 Submitted by: Pat Campbell Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Missouri trail reviews Missouri national parks Missouri state parks
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Description
Starts at Ft. Davidson, site of a Civil War battle and crosses Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Misouri at elev. 1750. Before ending at Johnson Shut-ins on the Black River, this trail passes through some of the most rugged land in the state. Best hiked in 2 days. Camping is available at the top of Taum Sauk Mountain.

Directions to Hike
From St. Louis: I-55 South to 67. Right on W near Farmington. Left on V to Pilot Knob.

Contact Information
Greater St. Louis Area Council -BSA. 314 361-0600

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