Chinquapin Trail

Chinquapin Trail is a short, easy hike in Missouri's Table Rock Recreation Area, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The trail is about 0.8 miles long and rises roughly 68 feet from its starting point, making it a gentle out-and-back that fits easily into a longer day on the recreation area's network of trails. The trail's climb is modest. The route starts at about 968 feet and reaches a high point of 978 feet, with the steepest stretch coming around the 0.6-mile mark at about a 4% grade. The total round-trip elevation gain is about 205 feet, so the hike can be done in under an hour. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Branson show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 70°F, while July and August average highs near 88°F. The Table Rock Lakeshore Trail lies about half a mile away, and the White River Valley Trail System and White River Corridor Trail are each within about a mile. Anglers can head to Old Highway 86, roughly 1.8 miles off.