![]() ![]() Either way, it would be practically impossible to pull yourself out of this “bathtub” if you were to fall in.ĭevil’s Punch Bowl Devil’s Punch Bowl in Iowa ![]() In actuality, the water forced downward comes out further downstream. Legends claim that the tub is so deep it goes all the way to Hades. The constricted water of Devil’s Bathtub swirls and cuts downward for several feet. Don’t be fooled by its rounded bathtub shape! Hikers are reminded to stay on the trails and out of the water here. A parasitic plant called Dwarf’s Mistletoe has distorted the trees to such an extent that a traveling minister once declared the area to be a “garden fit for the devil.” It’s been known as Devil’s Orchard ever since.Īlong the Old Man’s Cave trails at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio, you will find Devil’s Bathtub – a swirling vortex of water where the creek bottlenecks in a narrow, constricted area. This easy half-mile loop trail is located along a particularly eerie stretch of the dormant volcanic area known for its misshapen trees. So I thought I would share some of the most “devilish” hikes found across America.Ĭheck out this list of devilish hikes from all across America.įind the Devil’s Orchard Trail at Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. One interesting name we run across often that we always find intriguing is landmarks and hiking trails referred to as Devil’s something or other. We automatically want to know why it’s called such a unique name. I don’t know about you, but my family always finds a hike more exciting when it has an interesting name attached to it. Here’s where to find some of America’s most devilish hikes! Don’t forget to pin this post for future reference! As soon as new information becomes available, and I am able to either gather pictures or create a map, I will post those new trails here.Devil’s Orchard, Devil’s Staircase, Devil’s Bathtub and so many more. *Currently, there are so many more trails within the Ozarks and Ouachitas than I have had time to photograph, gather information for, and list here. I encourage you to hike these trails as well, and explore what they too have to offer.** Many shorter trails are still available on state park and wildlife management lands, and are covered on their respective pages. A few exceptions are those shorter trails having very specific, unique characteristics, or belonging to a network or system of trails totaling 2 miles in length or more. **In an effort to keep the list of hiking trails manageable and more easily navagable, only those trails of 2 miles in length or longer are listed here. of Conservation trails can be found at Busiek State Forest, Caney Mountain Conservation Area, Henning Conservation Area, and so many others. Trails found within the Mark Twain National Forest will take you places such as the Piney Creek Wilderness, the Hercules Glades Wilderness, or the Devils Backbone Wilderness. ![]() From these trails, you can view many wonderful natural features, such as Missouri's 3rd largest spring, a Natural Tunnel, the Elk River Watershed, an Historic Fire Tower, and so much more. Beautiful vistas can also be found atop the open glades in the White River Valley in the southern portion around Branson and Table Rock Lake. Towering oak, hickory and pine forests dominate the landscape of the Southwest Missouri Ozarks, and many trails offer access to these great areas. Home / Activities / Hiking / MO Southwest ![]()
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