Granny Smith Ridge

Granny Smith Ridge is an easy out-and-back hike in Missouri, about 1.6 miles from the town of Eminence. The trail is short and gentle, with a total round-trip climb of about 235 feet, and it makes a convenient addition to a day spent exploring the nearby network of trails. The route runs about 1.2 miles round trip, with a high point of roughly 1,047 feet and a low of about 913 feet. The climb is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes around the 0.35-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 10 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eminence put October highs around 73°F and May highs around 80°F, while July and August average highs of about 91°F. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and equestrians can ride along together. Several other hikes sit close by, including Lick Log Hollow Nature Trail about 0.4 miles away and Granny Smith Hollow about 0.5 miles away. For fishing, the Current River lies about 4.4 miles from the trail.