![]() ![]() However, during the hottest days of the summer, you’ll find the pools into which both drops are perfect for cooling off. If you want peace and quiet, you’ll definitely want to visit in the off-season, particularly in the winter. Here are three of the best places to swim under waterfalls in MO:īoth Rocky Falls near Eminence and Grand Falls in Joplin, two majestic waterfalls, are picture-perfect all year around. There are a few waterfalls where you can swim in Missouri. You can hike to it, take a breather, snap photos, and head back to the trailhead.Īre there any waterfalls where I can swim in Missouri? ![]() Mina Sauk Falls sits close to the halfway point. Even if you’re not up for the entire three-mile trek, you’re in luck. The trail is rated moderate, so be prepared for a bit of a challenge due, in large part, to rocky terrain. Meandering three miles through Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Mina Sauk Falls Trail boasts a few impressive features – it leads to the highest point in Missouri AND to the tallest waterfall. One of the best waterfall hikes in Missouri is, hands down, the Mina Sauk Falls Trail. While we don’t have a ton of waterfalls in Missouri, we have several – a few are hiding in plain sight while others require a trek. We can all probably agree that one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular masterpieces is the waterfall. Turning left (north) on Missouri Hwy 86 will return to South Main Street and Interstate 44 Joplin exit 6.What are the best waterfall hikes in Missouri?Ī few of the best waterfall hikes in Missouri include: Staying this direction for 1.5 miles the road intersects with MO Hwy 86. There is a significant hill and slow winding curves. Option b): Continuing forward on Riverside Drive after passing under the Interstate 44 overpass (clearance is 20 feet+) it will become Castle Drive. 1-mile the road will connect with McClelland Blvd. Turning left (west) after the bridge and continuing forward on Glendale Blvd. This route is a series of rolling hills that will eventually intersect with 32nd Street. Option a): Crossing the bridge then turning left (west) then taking the next right (north) onto Jackson Avenue will lead back into Joplin. Take Riverside Drive north to the Jackson Avenue Bridge and either a) cross the bridge or b) continue forward. Cars motorcycles and smaller modes can turn right (east) from the bridge and return to South Main Street and Interstate 44 take Joplin exit 6. Taking Riverside Drive north to the Jackson Avenue Bridge crossing over Shoal Creek the road Ts at Glendale Blvd. Coyote Drive becomes Schifferdecker Avenue which at 7th Street (5.3 miles) intersects with historic Route 66. A right turn (north) onto Coyote Drive will return to Joplin. At Coyote Drive turning left (south) will go to Interstate 44 Joplin exit 4. Deer Drive will intersect with Coyote Drive. Just after the summit turn right (west) onto Deer Drive. There is a significant hill climb just past Grand Falls. ![]() As the hill levels off Dove Drive turns into Riverside Drive and Grand Falls will be on the left (west).Īll vehicles - Continuing south Riverside Drive will become Dove Drive. Dove Drive is a significant downhill to Grand Falls. At just under a mile Deer Drive will “T” with Dove Drive. Continue for another 1.5-miles Grand Falls will be on the right (west) side of the road.įrom Interstate 44 Joplin exit 4 immediately behind the Love’s truck stop (southeast corner of exit 4 interchange) turn right (east) onto Deer Drive. 1.5-miles ahead passing under Interstate 44 (clearance is 20 feet+) the road becomes Riverside Drive. Stay right at the fork to keep on Castle Drive. After crossing over Shoal Creek Bridge take the first right (west) onto Castle Drive. 1.4-mile Grand Falls cascades on the right side of the road.įor RV & higher clearance vehicles (note: significant hills)įrom Interstate 44 take Joplin exit 6 and the Glendale Blvd roundabout continue south (second exit) for 1 mile. Immediately after crossing the bridge turn right (west) onto Riverside Drive. Turn left (south) onto the Jackson Bridge cross over Shoal Creek. for just under 1-mile on a narrow winding road. Entering the roundabout exit at the first right (west) onto Glendale Blvd. roundabout (Hideout Harley-Davidson is just beyond the roundabout). Just south of the Interstate 44 Joplin exit 6 is the Glendale Blvd. Swimming is allowed.įor cars motorcycles and smaller modes (10’8” clearance limit) Located on Shoal Creek just a few minutes downstream from Wildcat Park, “The Falls” plunges 12 feet down a 163-foot-wide ledge of solid chert before crashing into jagged crags and then flowing peacefully to the south. Known as the largest continuously flowing natural waterfall in Missouri, Grand Falls is a must-stop photo op for visitors. ![]()
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