Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Park Travel Short is about Elephant Rocks State Park. Elephant Rocks State Park is a very popular park in Southeast Missouri. This park is a day-use only park. The activities include: Hiking, picnicking, there is a playground, rock climbing and fishing. The Braille Trail is ADA accessible and is a certified National Recreation Trail. Elephant Rocks State Park was named for the massive red granite boulders that look like circus elephants walking across the mountain. As this park is fairly close to our house, we visit it about once a year.
From the park's website: The elephant-shaped boulders at Elephant Rocks State Park may not be the stars of a circus, but these giant granite boulders are the stars of this unusual park in southeast Missouri.
The elephant rocks, which were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite, are giant boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The rocks have created formations that intrigue geologists, are popular with history buffs interested in the past quarrying, and fascinate children who love to climb on and between the boulders.
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At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
Kay and Matt have been planning park travel and traveling to parks across the country for 20+ years. Kay has planned trips to National Parks for High School groups as well as couples over the last 5 years. Their personal tips and trail guides can be found on their various social media platforms as well as on their website.
Hike 365 Challenge has a new video on YouTube Sundays and our Park Travel videos come out on Mondays and Thursdays. Kay hosts the “Travel Tuesday” and “Foodie Friday” live shows on YouTube each week.
This Park Travel Short is about Elephant Rocks State Park. Elephant Rocks State Park is a very popular park in Southeast Missouri. This park is a day-use only park. The activities include: Hiking, picnicking, there is a playground, rock climbing and fishing. The Braille Trail is ADA accessible and is a certified National Recreation Trail. Elephant Rocks State Park was named for the massive red granite boulders that look like circus elephants walking across the mountain. As this park is fairly close to our house, we visit it about once a year.
From the park's website: The elephant-shaped boulders at Elephant Rocks State Park may not be the stars of a circus, but these giant granite boulders are the stars of this unusual park in southeast Missouri.
The elephant rocks, which were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite, are giant boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The rocks have created formations that intrigue geologists, are popular with history buffs interested in the past quarrying, and fascinate children who love to climb on and between the boulders.
happytrailshiking.com
At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
Kay and Matt have been planning park travel and traveling to parks across the country for 20+ years. Kay has planned trips to National Parks for High School groups as well as couples over the last 5 years. Their personal tips and trail guides can be found on their various social media platforms as well as on their website.
Hike 365 Challenge has a new video on YouTube Sundays and our Park Travel videos come out on Mondays and Thursdays. Kay hosts the “Travel Tuesday” and “Foodie Friday” live shows on YouTube each week.
