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All trails in Lake Wappapello State Park open for public use are identified with entrance signs and marked at intersections with colored directional arrows. Occasional colored markers are used to identify the trail where the route is not clear. Trail users are advised to watch closely for trail markers, especially where trails intersect old roads.
Allison Cemetery Trail - 3.5 miles
This trail, which is open to hiking use only, provides an easy walk on the ridge to Allison Cemetery and then meanders along the lake’s edge to complete a 3.5-mile loop. There are three trailheads, one in the day-use area near the picnic shelter, another on the north side of the road leading to the cabins, and cabin guests also may access the trail at the end of the cabin road. The trail is signed in a clockwise direction with green arrows. Shorter hikes are possible by using the connector trails that are identified with white arrows.
Lake View Trail - ½-mile
This short trail begins in the day-use area and provides excellent views of the lake. It is signed with blue arrows in a clockwise direction and is designated for hiking use only.
Asher Creek Trail - 2 miles
This hiking trail begins on the west side of the campground and traverses the hillside up Asher Creek Valley. This arm of the lake has been designated as a waterfowl refuge, making Asher Creek Trail an excellent area for viewing wildlife. The trail follows higher ground on its return to the campground and passes through several stands of mature timber. The trail is approximately two miles long with two connector trails that provide opportunities for shorter hikes. The perimeter trail is signed in a clockwise direction with red arrows and the connectors with white arrows.
Lake Wappapello Trail - 15 miles
Lake Wappapello Trail is designated for hiking, backpacking, all-terrain bicycle and equestrian use. The trail traverses approximately 15 miles of varied and rugged Ozark terrain and may be accessed from Highway 172 near the west boundary of the park. Follow Wappapello Trail Road, just inside the park boundary, to access the parking and trailheads. The route is signed in a counterclockwise direction with yellow arrows.
