Missouri Sections of the American Discovery Trail

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Hiking America has recently published updates on its along the American Discovery Trail in Missouri. The trail passes through the state's diverse landscapes, ranging from rolling hills and prairies to forests and rivers. The updates from Hiking America include details on the scenic routes, interesting sights, and challenges faced during the hike, providing valuable information for anyone interested in undertaking this exciting journey.

Hiking America Updates

Hiking America Updates

Updates span across Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri – tips and discoveries, hidden gems, and potential challenges to optimize your hiking experience.

Hiking America Update

Hiking America Update

Today marks the release of our 100th update. Our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters who have been the driving force behind our journey. Thank You!

Spring Brings Construction Booms and Trail Blooms

Spring Brings Construction Booms and Trail Blooms

Construction projects begin to emerge with spring, causing disruptions to trails and detours. But services closed for the winter are reopening.

The Turner Katy Trail Shelter in Tebbetts, Missouri - Photo: Shawn "Ruk Runner" Whitcomb

"Ruk"row, Shaggy - Katy Hostel Rule Changes

In the small community of Tebbetts, MO, the Turner KATY Trail Shelter has been an oasis after a long day. But gone is the 'Honor System.'

Buckeye Trail sign on a fence gate next to a blue blaze painted on a wood post. - Photo courtesy/Bernie Krausse

Bits and Pieces from Here and There

Keeping up with 6,800 miles is a lot! We're never at a loss for work — updates, waypoints, new hiker notes. October saw quite the 🍂 harvest!

Three Keys to Hiking America

Three Keys to Hiking America

Hikers of the American Discovery Trail have similarities despite their unique approaches to the almost unimaginably long trail.

A Return to the Brown Bridge & Loss of an On-Trail Favorite.

A Return to the Brown Bridge & Loss of an On-Trail Favorite.

Today we have pushed out a few updates to the West Union and Shawnee Buckeye Trail Sections, including a return to the trail previously detoured by a logging operation.

Serpent Mound in Sinking Spring Section of the Buckeye Trail - Eric Ewing, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Refining Our Buckeye Tracks with Traces

An update to our Ohio Segment 5, which includes the Sinking Spring section of the Buckeye Trail based on a new trace! Plus a craft beer recommendation along the KATY Trail! Yes, please!

Of a Bridge, a Mushroom House & a Pig

Of a Bridge, a Mushroom House & a Pig

Oh, the fantastic things you'll see while Hiking America! From much-needed trail improvements to quirky places, you have to see to believe. Plus, the ADT Society President testifies before Congress!

Hiking America Update

Hiking America Update

The latest ADT Guide updates include increased map resolution, additional hiker notes, and waypoints across eastern Missouri and western Illinois – including the Home of Popeye!

Hiking America Update

Hiking America Update

This month we have completed our full upgrade of maps, hiker notes, and additional Gaia GPS waypoints for a 205.62-mile section of the American Discovery Trail that follows Missouri's famous KATY Trail.

Hiking America Update

Hiking America Update

This month, we have added extensive hiker notes for the American Discovery Trail that follows the KATY Trail through central Missouri.

Sign to the Annapolis, Maryland Poplar Trail part of The ADT (Jacob Baumgart)

Hiking America Updates

This week — new notes and waypoints for California, Colorado, and Missouri. Plus, we catch up with Alex and "Crazy Vet" on the American Discovery Trail crossing the Rockies.

Farmer's Produce Exchange, Chilhowee, Mo. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Update: Missouri Segment 2

With the American Discovery Trail now fully mapped inside The ADT Guide, we are returning to original segments to increase map resolutions – often moving from 5mi/page to 2mi/page!

Update: Missouri Segment 1

Update: Missouri Segment 1

The ADT Guide has updated Missouri directions, maps, and hiker notes to include the recently opened Second Phase of the Rock Island Rail Trail on the American Discovery Trail.