Paddy Creek Wilderness
Managed by United States Forest Service
4,456 acres10.7 mi of trail
Big Piney TrailBig Piney SpurBald Ridge SpurPaddy Creek Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Boone Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Boone Township
The biggest trail networks: Paddy Creek Wilderness (10.7 mi), Peter A. Eck Conservation Area (1.5 mi). 49% of Boone Township’s land is conserved, about 15,589 acres. 38 miles of mapped trail cross Boone Township, 0.8 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
49%
15,589 acres · of 49.2 sq mi of land
Trails
38 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Paddy Creek Wilderness, with 10.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Peter A. Eck Conservation Area
Managed by Missouri Department of Conservation
409 acres1.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
15,589 conserved acres
49% of Boone Township’s land. Who manages Boone Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service15,226 ac
Not recorded375 ac
National Forest · 15,226 acState Conservation Area · 375 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 15,226 | Open |
| Eck Memorial Natural Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 254 | Restricted |
| Eck (Peter A.) Conservation Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 122 | Restricted |
Things to do
27 places to go in Boone Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Boone Township
Slabtown Bridge Landing
DirectionsSlabtown Landing
DirectionsWaterfalls in Boone Township
2 waterfalls without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Boone Township
HoodooIn Paddy Creek Wilderness
DirectionsPlus 3 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Boone Township
9 peaks without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Boone Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Boone Township
Big Piney Equestrian CampForest Service
DirectionsBig Piney trail primitiveIn Paddy Creek Wilderness · Forest Service
DirectionsForest ServiceIn Paddy Creek Wilderness
DirectionsPaddy Creek Recreation Area CampgroundFee · United States Forest Service
DirectionsPrimitive CampsiteIn Paddy Creek Wilderness · Forest Service
DirectionsSlabtown Camping AreaNFS
DirectionsPlus 3 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
12 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 14.4 miUnpaved · 18.6 mi
Big Piney Trail9.6 mi
Lookout Trail3.7 mi
Forestry Tr2.3 mi
Big Piney Spur2.0 mi
Bald Ridge Spur1.5 mi
Paddy Creek Trail1.1 mi
Slabtown Bluff Trail0.8 mi
Forestry Trail 2490.6 mi
2520.2 mi
Forestry Tr 2530.1 mi
2 more trails
Big Piney Trail Access
0.1 miForestry Tr 213
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
June is the best month for walking in Boone Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 49 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
January is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 5.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Boone Township →
Next door
Boone Township and its neighbors
Boone Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Roubidoux Township | 36% | 0.2 | under 1 | under 1% | C |
| Sherrill Township | 1% | 0.2 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Lynch Township | 20% | 0.4 | 13 | 2% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Boone Township
Where can I hike in Boone Township?
The longest trail networks: Paddy Creek Wilderness, 10.7 miles; Peter A. Eck Conservation Area, 1.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Boone Township’s trails?
Paddy Creek Wilderness and Peter A. Eck Conservation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Boone Township?
82,908 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Boone Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10,842 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Boone Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →