Natural Tunnel Trail
Bennett Spring State Park Hiking Trails

Natural Tunnel Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 7½ miles Loop
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Time: 4 - 7 hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • Extending south along Spring Hollow, this trail takes hikers to a unique geological feature, a collapsed cave system. Part of the collapsed cave is still intact, creating a 296 foot long natural tunnel, which hikers can walk through. This S-shaped tunnel is 16 feet high and 50 feet wide, making it one of the biggest natural tunnels in Missouri.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s):
  • Trail Markings: Blue Arrows
  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season:

Savanna Ridge Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 2½ miles Loop
  • Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
  • Time: 1 - 2½ hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • This trail follows along the west bank of Spring Hollow, then climbs into the surrounding hills. These rugged hills sample typical Ozarks terrain, consisting of dense hardwood forests and savannas, with ridge tops offering scenic views. An old road crosses the trail, providing for a shorter, 1½ mile loop.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
  • Trail Head(s):
  • Trail Markings: Green Arrows
  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season: