White Oaks Trail

White Oaks Trail is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike in Missouri, about 2.5 miles from the town of Millers. The trail rises steadily from a low point of 716 feet to a high of 896 feet, with a total elevation gain of 988 feet over the round trip. The climb is most pronounced around mile 1.5, where the grade reaches about 13 percent, and the trail is rated hard. The route is a single, steady climb, and the return trip mirrors the ascent. Bikes and horses are not allowed, so plan on walking both ways. 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. The hike takes about three hours. Pickle Creek Trail lies just 0.6 miles away, and Whispering Pine Trail is about 1.3 miles off. Spanish Land Grant Trail is roughly 2.1 miles away, and paddlers can reach River aux Vases, about 4.4 miles from the trail.