Acorn Trail

This trail leads hikers through an open woodland and glade complex that is maintained with periodic prescribed fire. The trail is located within the boundaries of the Ha Ha Tonka Oak Woodland Natural Area, which is recognized for its high quality natural communities. More than 300 native plants have been recorded in the area immediately surrounding the trail.

Boulder Ridge Trail

Boulder Ridge Trail is a gravel surface trail that makes a loop around the long narrow ridge top southwest of the lake parking lot. The trail was constructed in 1983 by park staff and volunteers to showcase this interesting geologic site. The terrain has uneven and rocky trail surfaces and some moderate elevation changes.

Cedar Trail

Cedar Trail begins near the Post Office Shelter and makes a short loop around the picnic sites. Along this trail, hikers may see evidence of deer - their tracks and droppings - as deer emerge from this wooded area every evening to enjoy the green grass around the shelter.

Dell Rim Trail

Dell Rim Trail goes through a rocky south-facing glade area with an abundance of wildflowers. The first highlight along the trail is a one-way series of steps that lead to the water tower.

Island Trail

This rugged loop trail takes hikers past Balanced Rock; a large cylinder-shaped dolomite boulder sitting on one end. Walking this trail, hikers will catch two glimpses of old abandoned water pipe. This is all that remains of the pipe that carried water from the mill site to the water tower above.

Oak Woodland Trail

Oak Woodland Interpretive Trail is a paved, 430-foot wheelchair and stroller accessible trail with four interpretive stops.

Spring Trail

This is a great trail to hike for spring wildflowers. Pawpaw trees can be seen along the first section of trail and grow alongside the boardwalk just before the spring. Spring Trail continues toward Ha Ha Tonka Spring along the shore of the old millpond, which is a great place to watch for wildlife, including turtles, frogs and toads, green herons and others.

Big Niangua River Trail

The trailhead for this floating and boating trail on the Lake of the Ozarks and the Big Niangua River is located at Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The trail offers deep fishing holes, scenic wetland landscapes and views of towering woodland hills. It is also rich in history with spring-fed creeks bearing the names of counterfeiting game members from the 1830s.

Castle Trail

Access to the ruins of a 20th century castle and spectacular views of Lake of the Ozarks make Castle Trail one of the park's most popular trails.

Colosseum Trail

Colosseum Trail winds under the natural bridge and through a large sinkhole, the Colosseum, and is part of the Ha Ha Tonka Karst Natural Area.

Devil's Kitchen Trail

Devil's Kitchen Trail is a natural surface loop trail that takes hikers through managed dry chert woodland and glade communities before entering the Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole.

Lake Trail

This trail climbs 250 feet of elevation and has a natural gravel surface. It traverses through open oak woodlands

Quarry Trail

Quarry Trail takes visitors through two quarry sites, where sandstone was mined to build the castle, carriage house and water tower. The trail also features views of Lake of the Ozarks from a large dolomite glade on the west side of the trail at the half way point.

Turkey Pen Hollow Trail

The trail takes hikers and backpackers past a large sinkhole and meanders through Turkey Pen Hollow. Hikers often spy deer and turkey along the trail.