COUNCIL-SPONSORED HIKING TRAILS

The Greater St. Louis Area Council-Boy Scouts of America sponsors hiking trails in Missouri, from a 4-mile trail over the rolling hills of Beaumont Scout Reservation to the rugged two-day 20-mile hike across Taum Sauk Mountain in the Ozarks.  There are historic trails such as the Gateway West in downtown St. Louis and the Les Petites Cotes in St. Charles. 

For information on a particular trail, call the Camping Department at 314-361-0600 or 800-392-0895. 

Why not make a reservation today to take your troop hiking?

	Anpetu-We Trail This is a 10-mile trail (5 miles up and 5 miles back) that winds up Mount Logan at Camp Lewallen. Anpetu-We Trail is a perfect backpack trail to get ready for Philmont because it offers a chance to do a hike with a dry campsite -- meaning you have to carry your own water in. The one and only campsite is located near the top of Mount Logan. It is also possible to do this hike in one day.
	John J. Audubon Trail Located in the Mark Twain National Forest just west of Ste. Genevieve, this 12-mile trail is a wonderful trail hike to do as a one- or two-day trek. This trail is currently the only council-sponsored trail that has a GPS geo-cache located on a section of the trial (this would be a good trail to teach with GPS). Hikers will encounter approximately 3,000 vertical feet of ups and downs, so consider this terrain as rugged. John J. Audubon Trail Map
	Daniel Boone Trail The one-way 20-mile trail located in St. Charles County can be used for a variety of things: as a one-day hike to cover one of the requirements for the Hiking merit badge, or as a bicycle ride to cover one of the requirements for the Cycling merit badge. Most of this hike is on the Katy Trail, which parallels the Missouri River. This trail starts in Defiance, Mo., and ends just after the town of Dutzow. Daniel Boone Trail Map
	Carondelet-Jefferson Barracks Trail This 12-mile closed-loop city hike is located in the Carondelet-Jefferson Barracks area of south St. Louis and south St. Louis County. This trail covers many historic buildings and sites, along with two scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River. Bring a camera, as this trail can offer the Scout a chance to work on the Photography merit badge. Carondelet-Jefferson Barracks Trail
	Gateway West Historical Trail This is a circular 10-mile city hike that begins and ends at Eads Bridge in downtown St. Louis. It is a question-and-answer trail over many of the historical sites in downtown and south St. Louis. Many of the historical sites also offer tours of their facilities, so plan ahead and visit some of these sites while you hike and learn about the city of St. Louis. Gateway West Historical Trail Map
	Green-Rock Trail The hike starts at the Rockwood Range Tract, travels through the Greensfelder County Park, and finishes its one way 10-mile hike at Rockwoods Reservations where the museum and wildlife displays are available for nature and wildlife education. This trail can also be hiked backwards to complete the trail as a 20-mile hike and fulfill one of the requirements for the Hiking merit badge. This trail is 99 percent in the woods, and it is also a perfect opportunity to work on individual advancement with the use of map and compass. Green Rock Trail Map
	Henry School Craft Trail This map and compass trail can be divided into north and south loops located in the Mark Twain National Forest southwest of Potosi, Mo. The south loop is approximately 9 miles long, while the north loop is approximately 5 miles. Many hiking options are available, such as individual day hikes of the two loops, combinations of the two loops and backpacking. This trail also can be used with GPS navigation equipment. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Trail Map
	Les Petites Cotes Trail A circular 10-mile urban hike located in historic St. Charles, the first capitol of Missouri. This is a question-and-answer trail over many of the historical sites in downtown St. Charles. Many of the historical sites offer tours of their facilities, so plan ahead and visit some of these sites while you hike and learn about the city of St. Charles. Les Petites Cotes Trail Map
	Lost Creek Trail This is a 20-mile circular hiking and bicycling trail located in Warren County, Mo. The entire trail is over county and state roads. The trail starts in Pendleton. The trail can be used to cover some of the requirements for the Hiking and Cycling merit badges. Lost Creek Trail Map
	Moses Austin Trail The 14.5-mile wilderness trail is in a rugged section of the Clark National Forest in Washington County, northwest of Potosi, Mo. This is a wonderful trail to work on the Backpacking merit badge. Moses Austin Trail Map
	Pioneer Trace This rugged 17-mile circular trail around the perimeter of the Beaumont Scout Reservation is ideal for overnight backpacking programs. Groups planning high-adventure treks will find the trail to be a challenging shake down. It is a great trail to work on the Backpacking merit badge.
	Shawnee Trail The Shawnee Trail, named after one of the Greater St. Louis Area Council’s Order of the Arrow lodges, was developed to be a 20-mile hiking trail in the woods at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The trail follows a number of the other hiking trails located at Beaumont.  It is all 10 percent or less in slope.
	Shippey Color Trail System There are five different short trails at Beaumont Scout Reservation. The Red Trail is 5.2 miles long, the Green Trail is 4.4 miles long, the Yellow Trail is 5.5 miles long, the Blue Trail is 4.9 miles long and the Pink Trail is 3.8 miles long. Each color trail goes into a different part of Beaumont and offers a different view of what Beaumont has to offer.
	South St. Louis Trail This is a 14-mile trail mostly along city streets in south St. Louis. The trail goes through Tower Grove and Carondelet parks. Many of the historical sites also offer tours of their facilities, so plan ahead and visit some of these sites while you hike and learn about south St. Louis. South St Louis Trail Map
	Taum Sauk Trail 21 miles of rugged Ozark mountain country are traversed by the Taum Sauk Trail. Beginning in Pilot Knob, Mo., the two-day one-way backpack trail is highlighted by an overnight stay on Taum Sauk Mountain and ends at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park. The trail will take you by Mina Sauk Falls and to Devils Toll Gate. You will have many scenic vistas, with expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Taum Sauk Trail Map
	Three Notch Trail This trail is a 21-mile, two 10-mile loops joined by a 1-mile connector, at the S bar F Scout Ranch. You will hike through many of the wilderness areas not normally seen by Scouts at summer camp. The hike can be done in separate loops and it is great for backpacking with the West Loop rated at moderate and the East Loop rated difficult.
	Tomahawk Trail The 12-mile circular forest trail lies entirely within Beaumont Scout Reservation. Much of this trail follows scenic ridge tops and up or down at 10 percent or less grade in most places. This trail qualifies as one of the five 10-mile trails required for the Hiking merit badge.  There are several places to camp on the trail, which makes this a great backpacking hike also.
	1904 World's Fair Trail This 10-mile trail goes all around Forest Park and part of the Washington University campus. This trail helps tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis in 1904. There are many places to visit in addition to hiking the trail, such as the St. Louis Zoo, History Museum, Art Museum and the World's Fair Pavilion. World's Fair Trail Map

HOW TO REGISTER FOR TRAIL HIKES
Applications to hike all trails must be filed at least two weeks in advance at the Camping Department, which will issue a permit. 

• Cub Scouts may hike the Shippey Color Trails (4-6 miles) at Beaumont.  There is a recognition patch.  
• Webelos may hike these 10-mile hikes: Gateway West, 1904 World's Fair and Les Petites Cotes.
• Any Scout may hike any trail except the School Craft, Daniel Boone, Taum Sauk and Lost Creek.  Scouts hiking these four trails must have hiking experience. 

All Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturers and Scouters hiking trails should be in uniform.  There must be two adult leaders for every 10 Scouts who hike, and one leader for each additional 10 Scouts.  A fee of $2.75 per hiker covers cost of awards.  This fee is payable after the trail has been hiked and should accompany the hike report.  Although not administered by our council, the Berryman Trail has also been approved by our Trails Committee.