Located at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood, Missouri, the Hawthorn Trail is a short sparsely covered trail with a small pawpaw patch. The trail overlooks several farms making for nice views. We hiked the trail in the winter after a good snow melt, and the trees were ice covered. The trail was muddy and messy and our kids had a great time. Even though it is rated as moderate, the trail was a bit more on the easy side.
Trailhead:
Across the road from the Alta Shelter
Trail Details:
- 1.2 mile Loop
- Moderate
- Natural Surfaces
Additional Details:
- Park at the Alta Shelter
- During on-season, bathrooms are available at the Alta Shelter or at the Visitor Center or by the old swimming pool in the off-season.
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