The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Mark Twain National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Mark Twain National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Greer Springs Recreation Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
Greer Springs Recreation Area features a short, shaded trail that descends to Missouri’s second-largest spring, where 220 million gallons of icy water surge daily from a cave and underground aquifer. …
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Big Spring Spur Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The Big Spring Spur branches off the Between the Rivers Section of the OT that runs just over seven miles through quiet forest and rocky creek beds. Though moderately challenging, …
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Ozark Trail: Karkaghne Section
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Karkaghne Section of the Ozark Trail spans roughly 29 miles, connecting Sutton Bluff to Highway 72. It winds along forested ridgelines and dips into hollows, crossing the West Fork …
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Eleven Point River
Highlight • River
The Eleven Point River is beautiful and flows through the heart of the Ozarks, carving a scenic path past dolomite bluffs, deep pools, and spring-fed tributaries—including Greer Spring, which doubles …
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Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is one of the many overlooks in this rugged wilderness that provides a great view over and through the forest.
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