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Wildflowers abound in late summer.
Sep 4, 2017 near Bonne T…, MO
A small cave located shortly past the natural arch!  This isn't a deep cave, but is a good spot for photos!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
One of the few creek crossings that are encountered along the trail!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
Clifty Creek from above! This is what the view is like for most of the loop.
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
The natural bridge during semi-high water!
Feb 2, 2020 near Dixon, MO
The "Balance Rocks" mentioned in the description.
Dec 9, 2019 near Camdenton, MO
This is a nice, exposed lookout point that is only a short jog off trail!
Dec 9, 2019 near Camdenton, MO
A short scramble off trail at this point will take you to a nice lookout point!  Look for this small rock wall, if you'd like to find it!
Dec 9, 2019 near Camdenton, MO
The massive bluff facing the trail. The castle remains are at the top of this bluff. Watch for rockfall if kayaking below, as pictured.
Dec 6, 2019 near Camdenton, MO
Bluff overlook along Salt Lick Point.
May 3, 2017 near Valmeyer, IL
Elephant Rocks
Apr 13, 2024 near Ironton, MO
Castle Trail.
Apr 11, 2024 near Camdenton, MO
Castle Trail.
Apr 11, 2024 near Camdenton, MO
Alley Mill
Apr 7, 2024 near Eminence, MO
The trail follows bluff lines.
Dec 9, 2015 near Calico…, AR
Trail through the pine forest.
Jul 3, 2016 near Farmington, MO
Sandstone bluffs rise from Sylamore Creek.
Dec 9, 2015 near Mountai…, AR
The trail pinches in between rocks.
Dec 9, 2015 near Calico…, AR
Meadow that the trail begins from near Roby lake.
Feb 29, 2020 near Fort Le…, MO
North Sylamore Creek, near a campsite, misty fall morning.
Nov 7, 2018 near Mountai…, AR
Laughing Springs Ha Ha Tonka Castle
Dec 7, 2017 near Camdenton, MO
Sliding rocks along the Turkey Pen Hollow Trail.
Feb 12, 2016 near Camdenton, MO
October 14, 2022 fall backpacking trip.
Oct 17, 2022 near Licking, MO
North Sylamore Creek, view upstream
Nov 7, 2018 near Calico…, AR
North Sylamore Creek, crystal clear water, bottom of creek is solid slab of rock.
Nov 7, 2018 near Mountai…, AR
On the Ha Ha Tonka Spring Trail, winter time, looking northwest, across the spring pool at cliffs below the "castle." About:  37.973956, -92.768286
Oct 27, 2018 near Camdenton, MO
The clear waters of Whites Creek in the Irish Wilderness, Mark Twain National Forest.
Jan 20, 2017 near Alton, MO
Little Paddy Creek crossing on the north-south connector of the Big Piney Trail.
Aug 13, 2016 near Licking, MO
Bluff overlooking Pickle Creek and campground.
Jul 3, 2016 near Farmington, MO
A rock slab in the North Sylamore Creek, as seen from the trail of the same name!
Dec 9, 2015 near Mountai…, AR
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