Labarque Hills Trail

Labarque Hills Trail is a 5.6-mile moderate hike in Missouri, about 1.7 miles from the community of La Barque Creek. The route is an out-and-back that climbs to a high point of 842 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,465 feet over the round trip. The trail starts at about 548 feet and reaches its highest point roughly 3.3 miles in, where the steepest stretch of the climb reaches a 17% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. Louis show October highs around 69°F with lows near 45°F, while July highs average about 89°F. That station sits about 380 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the hill run a little cooler. The trip takes about 4.5 hours. Bikes and horses are not allowed on the trail. The Taconic Loop Trail lies just 0.6 miles away, and the Sandstone Canyon Trail is about 3.8 miles off. Paddlers can head to Heads Creek, about 7 miles away, and climbers will find the EM: Al Foster Boulder area roughly 7.5 miles from the trail.