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36.69, -92.92 · rel 16889449
36.69, -92.92 · rel 16889449
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop
A 34,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Missouri.
Loop walk
start = finish · Missouri
34,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
2× summit
1× Water
Ruined Building
ruins ·
on the route
11,7 km
34%
Ruins - Log Cabin / Barn
ruins ·
38 m off route
20,9 km
61%
Upper Pilot Knob
summit ·
175 m off route
23,0 km
67%
Rock Spring
Water ·
85 m off route
27,4 km
80%
Coy Bald
summit ·
254 m off route
27,4 km
80%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop is 34.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop takes approximately 8h 32min to complete.
Yes, Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop starts near coordinates 36.6856, -92.8827.
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Hercules Glade Wilderness Loop is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.