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Missouri
John J Audubon Trail
23.7 mi
Distance
1,604 ft
Gain
8h 41m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Mark Twain National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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John J Audubon Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 23.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,604 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,579 ft
- Highest point
- 1,028 ft
- Lowest point
- 631 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The John J Audubon Trail is a 23.73-mile loop trail located in Missouri, offering hikers a substantial circular route for a full day of exploration. This extended loop provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a challenging and immersive hiking experience in the state.
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