Hike rolling, wooded hills at Wallace State Park
Wallace State Park, Clinton County, Mo.
You could easily miss this state park as you race by on I-35. A detour can lead you to 8 miles of trails through forested, rolling hills and beside quiet streams.
Trail Wallace State Park
Overview
Wallace State Park isn’t one of Missouri’s big draws. And that’s a good thing for the rest of us who travel there for nature and solace. North of the KC area in Clinton County, Mo., it’s less than an hour from Downtown Kansas City. Visitors will be rewarded with looping trails that cut through 500 acres of gently rolling, forested hills. A central element of the park is Deer Creek and its tributaries. This clear stream is both rocky (with wet weather falls) and lazy/pastoral. Lake Allaman, bounded by a wooden walkway, is another attraction. In total, there are 8 miles of trails to explore this hidden gem.
Length There are 7.9 miles of trails with a dirt surface.
Address and location 10621 MO-121, Cameron, Mo., 64429. Wallace State Park is about 50 minutes from Downtown Kansas City.
Conditions Trails are packed dirt and well marked and maintained. Elevation gains are moderate.
Kid friendly? This trail is for children who can carry their own weight (or who are light enough to be carried).
How busy? This area is lightly trafficked.
Pets Yes, on a leash.
Bikes Yes unless indicated otherwise.
