Pickle Springs Natural Area contains all sorts of fascinating sandstone rock formations including box canyons and wet weather waterfalls.
In one hour on Trail Through Time at Pickle Springs you will travel far into the past, into a narrow slot eroded in sandstone, through double arches and past interesting rock formations. Bridges cross Pickle Creek and Bone Creek, and then the trail climbs finally reaching Dome Rock Overlook. The lush panoramic view from atop this rocky hoodoo is awe inspiring. In contrast, the scraggly pines growing here are over 100 years old, dwarfed by the poor growing conditions. Next comes Pickle Spring which is named after an 1800s landowner. Further along is Rockpile Canyon, formed in 1959 when the bluff thunderously collapsed. Near the end is Piney Glade. Little else grows on this sandstone bedrock. Because of its unique features this area is a National Natural Landmark.
Hawn State Park, Park Drive, New Offenburg, MO, USA
Distance: 4.43 mi (straight line)
Hawn State Park, Park Drive, New Offenburg, MO, USA
Distance: 4.43 mi (straight line)
Hickory Canyons Natural Area, New Offenburg, MO, USA
Distance: 4.89 mi (straight line)
Crown Valley Brewing and Distilling, State Highway F, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 5.13 mi (straight line)
Weingarten Vineyard, Rottler Lane, New Offenburg, MO, USA
Distance: 6.17 mi (straight line)
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery, State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 8.19 mi (straight line)
Charleville Brewery & Winery, Boyd Road, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 8.80 mi (straight line)
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Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary, Crown Ridge, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 9.55 mi (straight line)
105 Strauss Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601, USA
Distance: 10.93 mi (straight line)
Cave Vineyard, Cave Road, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 11.35 mi (straight line)
Sports Complex Rd, Park Hills, MO 63601, USA
Distance: 11.64 mi (straight line)
235 W Main St, Park Hills, MO 63601, USA
Distance: 12.40 mi (straight line)
Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 18.21 mi (straight line)
Knights of Columbus Jour de Fete, Market Street, Ste. Genevieve, MO, USA
Distance: 18.30 mi (straight line)
121 N 6th St, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670, USA
Distance: 18.41 mi (straight line)
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