Discover Geologic Wonders

Discover Ozark National Scenic Riverways!

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Improve Your Learning Wellness 
Enriching your brain with new knowledge is just as important as moving your body. The National Park Service Wellness Challenge encourages you to learn something new. 

Life-long learning improves brain function, increases mental resilience, and connects you to a community of learners. 

Challenge 2: Discover Geologic Wonders 
Learn about the billions of years of history that created Ozark National Scenic Riverways. You can glimpse into earth’s turbulent past at Rocky Falls, explore Devils Well– the largest underground lake in the state, or observe the free-flowing blue waters of Blue Spring, one of the deepest springs in Missouri. There is so much to discover within the park’s 134-miles of river and 80,000 acres of land. 

Read more about the park’s notable natural spaces here. 

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

Accessibility Information 

General Information: 

• The Headquarters Visitor Information Center has accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains.  

• The park brochure is available in text and audio formats and is audio described on the park website and on the UniD App. 

• Please give us 14 days notice if you need an ASL Interpreter 

• A park staff member can provide live audio description if you provide us 7 days notice 

Contact information:  

• Phone: [phone] 

• Email: [e-mail] 
  
   

  Discover Geological Wonders 

• Rocky Falls Trail is 0.4 miles long with some slopes less than 5%, a firm ground surface, and some benches. There is also an accessible restroom and accessible parking. 

• Big Spring access trail is level with a paved gravel surface. The Slough Trail at Big Spring is 1.2 miles long and level with a paved gravel surface. 

• There is a gravel access road to Devils Well. The Cave Spring Trail beginning at Devils Well is 4.6 miles of moderate to large grade changes and a natural surface. 
  
  
  Learn more about accessibility at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.