Hiking trails near Springfield, MO
10 trails within 75 miles · 0 with detail pages · 3 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Springfield. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Springfield
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Barrens Conservation Area Trails | — | 9 mi | ~15 min | |
| Dale Sare Conservation Area | — | 11 mi | ~20 min | |
| Little Sac Woods Conservation Area | — | 14 mi | ~25 min |
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek Wilderness Area Loop | — | Local | 40 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop | — | Local | 41 mi | ~1.2 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Loop | — | Local | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Blue Loop | — | Local | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr |
| Yellow Loop | — | 64 mi | ~1.9 hr | |
| Hooper House Trail | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr | |
| Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail | — | 74 mi | ~2.1 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full Missouri hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.