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Mud Cave

Highlights:	Nice trail with the treat of Mud Cave. So named from the red clay mud inside.
Near:	High Ridge, MO
Scenery:
Distance:	4.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:	1400 ft
Hike Time:	3 hours
Difficulty:	Moderate
Trail Condition:	Well maintained trail
HikeType:	Loop

Summary: This hike is located on Beaumont Scout Reservation, so you must be a registered scout to access this trail. However, it is one of the highlights every time we visit this camp. The trail is very well maintained, and Mud Cave is a cool 54 degrees year round. It is not very big, but the trip inside is well worth the hike.

Trailhead: From St. Louis, Take I-44 to the Antire Rd exit. Turn south and follow the road to the entrance of the Beaumont Scout Reservation. This is on Boy Scout property, so you must be a registered scout or leader to access this hike. (Lat:38.50137 Lon:-90.5343)

Trail Guides for Mud Cave:

Best Seasons: Year-Round

User Groups: Hikers,

Ranger Contact: Boy Scouts of America, Greater St. Louis Area Council, 314-361-0600

Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Bazzell, who has posted 3 other hikes on this site

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