Hiking
Among the many ways to enjoy the beauty of Arcadia Valley is hiking. There are a large assortment of hiking trails and nature scenes to enjoy. Explore the beauty of Arcadia Valley.
Elephant Rocks State Park
This awe inspiring rock formation was slowly created by nature starting 1.5 billion years ago. Magma being forced to the earth's surface cooled over millions of years and eventually became the medium to coarse reddish-pink granite. The rocks have been weathered over time but range in size from small to extremely large.
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The park gets it's name from a string of large granite boulders which look like a train of pink circus elephants.
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Come here with the many other visitors that explore the area annually for picnicking, rock climbing trail exploration and history. The area was also used for an actual granite mine in years past.
taum sauk State Park
Experience Missouri from a new height! The tallest natural place in the entire state is here at Taum Sauk State Park. This mountain towers over Missouri at 1,772 feet.
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Come hike the trails and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds the park. The park covers 7,500 acres and besides breathtaking views and amazing trails, it also provides twelve basic camp sites and a special use area for non-profit youth organizations. Last but not least, take a break from the hiking and enjoy a meal at the park's picnic area.
Johnson's Shut-ins State Park
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is a public recreation area covering 8,781 acres on the East Fork Black River in Reynolds County, Missouri, part of the Arcadia Valley Region.
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Bring your family for a fun filled day of hiking, swimming and enjoying the amazing views of natural waterfalls, crystal clear water holes perfect for swimming and nature surrounding you with pure beauty.
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The park is a natural "water park" and also features areas for rock climbing, camping and hiking. There is a quarter of a mile paved walkway that leads to an observation deck that overlooks the shear beauty of Johnson's Shut-ins State Park. Spend a day, weekend or even a few hours and you will see why the Johnson's Shutins is a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.
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