Lakeview Trail

Lakeview Trail is an 8.9-mile moderate hike in Missouri's Stockton Recreation Area, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at about 967 feet, with a high point of 967 feet and a low of 884 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 6.9 miles, where the grade reaches 6 percent. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Stockton Dam weather station show October highs around 71°F and May highs around 76°F, while July and August average about 90°F. The Stockton State Park Water Trail, a canoeing route, lies just 0.2 miles away. The Nyblad Trail is 0.8 miles off, and Hawker Point and Sortor's Bluff Trail are both within about 2 miles.