Howell Island Conservation Area

Weldon Spring, Missouri

6 Reviews

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: St. Louis

by Steve Henry (Menasha Ridge Press)

Howell Island is an easy hike on an isolated 2,500-acre island in the Missouri River. Its varied habitats make it a wonderful place for birding, wildlife watching, and wildflower walks.

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Weldon Spring
Distance:	7
Trail Type:	Loop/Lollipop
Skill Level:	Easy
Duration:	2–4 hours
Season:	Year-round
Local Contacts:	Weldon Spring Conservation Area
Local Maps:	Weldon Spring USGS topo
Driving Directions:	Directions to Howell Island Conservation Area

Recent Trail Reviews

AC F.

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Date of Trip: 8/1/2010

Nice trail with river access. We brought our dogs and had a great time. Not difficult, but there was lots to explore.

Cindi N.

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Date of Trip: 6/8/2010

An evening "stroll" along the River Scent Trail. Nice park. Interesting history. Will go back and explore the other trails, someday.

Tucker L.

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Date of Trip: 3/2/2010

Spectacular views of the Meremac River below are well worth the hike up the hills here. A favorite park of mine.

Janet M.

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Date of Trip: 8/15/2009

My first visit there & hiked the Scenic River Trail. Peaceful and beautiful hike - nice to have this great state park so close to suburbia! Park is extremely clean. Unfortunately, most of the trail markers have gone by the wayside causing a bit of confusion for a first-timer!