Whispering Pines Trail Trailhead — Attraction in Farmington

Best trail I have walked in Missouri thus far. We only did the north loop, but was still a fairly taxing experience for us at nearly 7 miles. Loved the pine trees and the fragrance through most of it was that fantastic pine scent.

About half the trail follows Pickle Creek. I brought my ultralight rod and fished each deepish hole I could easily access. Caught something on almost every hole. Nothing large, maybe a 9" smallmouth being my largest, but I considered that a lunker for this small creek. Saw other wildlife like lizards, toads, and deer along the way.

Definitely recommend trying this. There is a good cadence between relatively flat going to long climbs and descents. Bring plenty of water because the sun gets through the pines more than your traditional broadleaf forest. Less...

Enjoyed a backcountry stay. Be aware some sites might be more prone to flooding than others. Check topo maps and forecast. Beware ticks are prevalent. We did not have an issue with mosquitos. The back loop was pretty but in some areas you will brush up against foliage. Our site was nice and a shovel and fire ring was provided. Thumbs up overall. Beautiful...

Trail is well marked, and easy to follow, but, the red loop of the North trail has at least two tricky creek crossings. We went mid December, and had to find an old fallon tree to crawl across because the water level was too high to cross by foot over the rocks. So, yes a great trail, but know this going in so you...