Event
Klepzig Mill Excursion
Fee:
Free. This event is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.094542, -91.209819
Rocky Falls (37.093875, -91.209685) Rocky Falls is east of Eminence, off Highway NN. Starting from Eminence, drive 7.5 miles east on Highway 106. Turn right (south) on Highway H and continue south for 4 miles. Take a left turn (east) and drive for 2 more miles. Finally, take a right turn (south) onto the gravel road (CR NN-526). The Rocky Falls parking lot will be down the hill on your left, after about ¼ mile.
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Type of Event
Please be prepared to hike by 10:00 am. The hike will take a few hours and may be longer or shorter than the posted time.
Description
Join rangers for a trip through natural beauty and cultural history! The Rocky Falls to Klepzig Mill hike passes a variety of landscapes, giving a peek into the agricultural past of the Ozarks.
While mostly flat, this hike is anything but lackluster. The Rocky Creek area offers a wonderful selection of fall colors, small creeks, and more. Woodland environments provide beautiful hues in fall, and active creeks allow wildlife to flourish.
After parking at Rocky Falls, there will be a shuttle ride to Klepzig Mill. Rangers will interpret geologic and man-made features here, then the hike will begin. Hikers will enjoy 3 miles of pleasant, scenic woodland before reaching Rocky Falls. Visitors who wish to hike further can venture down the Ozark Trail or scramble along the falls themselves. The shuttle is available free-of-charge.
The Ozark Trail between Klepzig Mill and Rocky Falls is relatively flat and easy, with some stretches of moderate incline. All visitors should bring water, a snack/lunch, and sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly recommended. There are a few shallow water crossings along this trail, so hikers may want waterproof boots.
Reservation or Registration: No
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NPS Photo / Wil Marischen