Missouri · Hiking

Trail A

5.2 mi
round trip
1,480 ft
climb
1,078 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Trail A is a 5.2-mile moderate hike in Missouri, about 3 miles from the town of Nodaway. The route is an out-and-back that climbs to a high point of 1,078 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,480 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 4.2 miles, where the grade reaches 13 percent. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The trip takes about four hours, and the route is roughly 10.4 miles long when measured from start to finish. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Oregon, Missouri, show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with July peaking near 87°F. Trail B lies just 0.4 miles away. Paddlers can find Mace Creek about 7 miles off and Arapahoe Creek about 10 miles away.