The best hiking trails in Franklin County

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Franklin County, Missouri. The Red Trail and Green Trail Loop from Ridge Road is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Red Trail and Green Trail Loop from Ridge Road and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Rotary Riverfront Trail. The longest trail is the Wilderness Loop Trail at 13.5 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Walking Fern Loop Trail at 833 m. Get off line access to Restaurant, Healthcare, Shelter, and Fastfood locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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