White River Valley Trail System — Attraction in Missouri

Keep in mind, I hiked the trail as opposed to biking it. I really wanted to like this trail, but it wasnt what I had hoped it would be. I had to go back a few times because it was always closed due to nearby hunting, though it confused me because I didn't think hunting was allowed in the park. I was finally able to hike it. I hiked the green and orange trail one day, then came back the next day and hiked the rest of the trail. It's not a difficult trail by any means, but it's also not a very scenic trail. There were a few small creeks with a few ledges up to about 10 feet tall that could create a neat waterfall after heavy rains. Unfortunately you may not be able to experience that because they shut the trail down after heavy rains. It makes sense though because even though there hasn't been big rains in a while, the trail was still extremely muddy. I don't think I will hike the red or blue trails again. The orange and green trails had a bit more to offer in terms of nature, so I may hike them from time to time. Also, keep in mind that you are close to a busy road, so there will be a lot of traffic noise. One more thing to note. While the trail is marked well for the most part, be sure to take a park map with you. If hiking the connector 2 trail from the blue trail to the red trail, know that once you get to the pond area where the construction fence is, you must walk to the opposite side of the pond to begin...

The Red Loop is 2.9 miles in length and a kind of advanced hike. There are small connector trails along the loop that can make it a shorter hike for anyone. This is one of the coolest hikes in the Branson area. Riddled with sycamores, creeks, and all kinds of birds, this is one hike you will not want to forget your camera. The trail zig zags through the dense forest taking you up and down in elevation. Even though there are a few creeks, you should never really have to get your feet wet. There is a good mixture of old growth and young trees on this hike. This gives plenty of cover for the birds and the squirrels. About every time I have hiked this, I have seen a deer. Also, there are beaver in a pond on the North side...

We do love this trail system. The Missouri way of naming trails after colors is extremely frustrating. If you are not familiar with a trail system in Missouri be sure to grab a photo of the trail map on your phone so you have it with you while you hike or bike. Otherwise be sure to install a trail app on your phone like Trailforks or MTB Project.

These apps will make navigating through the trail systems much more enjoyable for you.

The trails here at White Riverare by comparison to everything else I have written in Missouri middle-of-the-road technical, some short steep ups and downs. Parts of the park can be closed due to hunting during hunting season so be sure to check before...