The Top 4 Gorges in Missouri
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 4
to choose from in Missouri. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Missouri.
to choose from in Missouri. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Missouri.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Shut-Ins Trail, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The eastern portion of this trail runs along the East Fort of the Black River which flows through rock formations that form natural water pools and chutes which are called "shut-ins".
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Whispering Pine Trail
Highlight • Trail
This challenging trail is made up of a North and South loop. It offers scenic highpoints above the forest, bluffs and rock formations, and scenic creeks and streams.
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Pickle Creek Waterfalls
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
The trail follows scenic Pickle Creek which is a shut-in stream that flows through sandstone bluffs that the stream carved out over its course.
Pickle Creek is a clear sandy-bottom creek with boulders, and has persistant flow year-round.
Pickle Creek is a clear sandy-bottom creek with boulders, and has persistant flow year-round.
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The Manitou Bluffs
Highlight • Natural Monument
Between Rocheport and Huntsdale, the Katy Trail skirts the base of the majestic Manitou Bluffs—towering limestone cliffs shaped by the Missouri River's erosive power. These bluffs hold deep cultural significance, …
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