Near Horsehoe Bluff Trail
Runners crossing a bridge on the Sauk Fox trail during the 2018 Mines of Spain 100
Near Horsehoe Bluff Trail
View of the Mississippi River from Horseshoe Bluff - Mines of Spain
Near Horsehoe Bluff Trail
Looking down to level one from level two of Horseshoe Bluff

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Hike Trail

Horsehoe Bluff Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Loop with some elevation and views.
1.2
mi
Distance
178
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.22mi
Distance
178ft
Elevation Gain
182ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
730ft
High Point
610ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Horseshoe Bluff Trail is a loop that begins and ends at a parking area. The name comes from the horseshoe shaped opening in the bluffs that allow you to hike through and explore three levels. The views on the trail take on a drastic change depending on the season. There is lush coverage of tress surrounding the bluffs in the summer and fall. In the late fall, winter, and early spring you can see more of the rock formations in the bluffs and views of the Mississippi River.

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