Poplar Bluff’s closest neighbor is the woods. Mark Twain National Forest butts up against the city’s northeastern edge, and hikers of all skill levels can explore it through the Wolf Creek Trail system.
Wolf Creek has around 21 miles of maintained paths popular with hikers, bikers and geocachers. Visitors can start from one of three trailheads near town and take treks of varying length and difficulty through lush Ozark woodland. Summer hikers are advised to bring plenty of bottled water and bug spray. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed in the day use area.
For maps, resources and more information, visit fs.usda.gov/mtnf.