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Missouri
11.6 mi
Distance
1,639 ft
Gain
4h 17m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Mark Twain National Forest
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Why you'll love it
University Forest Trail
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University Forest Trail is an 11.63-mile out-and-back trail located in Missouri's University Forest, offering a substantial woodland hiking experience through diverse forest terrain. This trail provides hikers with an immersive natural setting, showcasing the region's mixed hardwood forests and typical Ozark-adjacent topography. The out-and-back route allows hikers to explore deeper into the forest at their own pace before retracing their steps.
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