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Hike Trail

Long Branch Trail

1.5 (2 Ratings)
An easy forested loop through Ritter Springs Park.
0.9
mi
Distance
62
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.87mi
Distance
62ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,140ft
High Point
1,077ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy forested loop through Ritter Springs Park. It starts at the south parking lot and winds up towards a pond with a bridge across. This is primarily a dirt path and is busy on the weekends.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Missouri Hiker