Sam A Baker Fire Tower and Mudslick Trail Video
In this video, we visit Missouri’s Sam A Baker State Park. We hike the Fire Tower Trail, then take the Mudslick Trail to complete the loop.
What You’ll See in this Video
This is what you can expect to see in this video:
- An old fire watch tower (sadly, you can’t go up it)
- Beautiful views of Sam A Baker State Park in Missouri
- A very rocky Mudslick Trail
Quick Facts About Sam A Baker State Park
- Trail Name: Sam A Baker State Park
- Distance: Multiple Trails
- Time: 1+ hours
- Difficulty: Easy to Rugged
- Parking: Google Maps Link
Pro Tip for Hiking at Sam A Baker State Park
The Mudslick Trail is very rocky. Wear durable, comfortable boots or shoes that can handle rocky terrain. Walk slowly, as you will trip over the rocks, especially when they’re buried in the leaves. They have a challenge where you can earn a patch after hiking 11 miles of the Mudslick trail.
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Shawn Gossman
Founder, Hiking with Shawn
Shawn Gossman, known regionally as Hiking with Shawn, is the founder and senior editor of this blog. Shawn has been hiking the Shawnee National Forest for over 15 years. Shawn is a Southern Illinois native and very active in the local tourism community. Learn more about Shawn here.
