9.6 mi from the trailheadBeaver Creek (Mo)
Campground · MO
5.7 mi loop · 739 ft gain · 1,376 ft high point · Moderate
From Hercules Glades Wilderness Tower Trail Traihead, a loop with Hercules Glade Tower
In Mark Twain National Forest · MO · U.S. Forest Service
This 5.7-mile loop in Mark Twain National Forest climbs 751 feet via Hercules Glade Tower.
739 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Mon: Patchy Fog then Sunny · wind 3 mph SW