Missouri · Hiking

Pike Run Trail

11.5 mi
round trip
2,455 ft
climb
958 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Pike Run Trail is a hard hike in Missouri, about 2.6 miles from the town of East Bonne Terre. The trail is an out-and-back route that covers about 23 miles round trip, with a total elevation gain of 2,455 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.25 miles from the start, where the grade reaches 20%. Horses are allowed on the trail, but bikes are not. That makes it a good fit for riders on foot or horseback. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Farmington show October highs around 70°F with lows near 45°F, and May highs around 77°F. July and August average highs near 88°F. Several other spots sit close by. Swimming Deer Trail is about 0.3 miles away, and the School of Rock boulders and Crocodile Rock and The Nubbin are both within a mile. Paddlers can head to Pike Run, about 1.8 miles off.