Outstanding area for hiking. Nice, well marked, trails.
Shaw nature reserve is a great way to enjoy nature. Beautiful native plants and flowers. Great hiking trails. A great way to spend an afternoon or the whole day for that matter!
We love coming here for a nice trail hike. Its' not far from St. Louis, and a beautiful place! Come in the spring or summer, and take the 'Wildflower Trail' all the way down to the Meremac River! Then you can cool off in the river, and walk back. Bring some water and a lunch! Also, there is a small fee to get in, but it is worth it, because they really maintain the trails and flowers very well.
We have walked the trails, ridden bikes throughout the park, enjoyed classes and the biannual prairie days at this gem of a nature park. In the spring, you will find many families out with cameras taking family portraits among the thousands of daffodils. They host hay rides and nature classes too. Prairie days takes you back in time and is fun for the whole family.
I was there with granddaughters for just a couple hours and enjoyed a replica sod house, serpentine wall, well maintained trails (vehicles allowed some trails, some days) through glades of wildflowers, pines, and overlooks. Will have to go back to see the Boscom House. www.shawnature.org
Very nice nature preserve with relaxing trails - easy to get to from Hwy 44. Staff is very courteous & knowledgeable.
This is the fifth time I have visited the Nature Center. Ever time I go their is something else to see and do. The trails are well marked, easy to fine and locate. Not very difficult to walk.
Shaw's Nature Reserve is a quiet place to walk and unwind. Good weekend or evening activity selection. Check out their calendar on the web site for special activities. Great place to visit along with Purina Research Farm; they are about five minutes apart to drive.
I hike here all the time. Membership is $45 a year for miles of trails and solitude. In the spring, thousands of daffodil blooms cover the hlls. There is a wetlands trail, a trail along the Meramec River, and plenty of trails through prairie and woods.
This beautiful serene preserve has a small fee, but if you are a member of the Botanical Garden it is free. It is worth the cost just for the natural gardens here. The paths are clear, yet retain their natural beauty. You can come for a 20 minute walk or stay for an entire day of nature exploring. You can be so captivated by the scenery - that how you get back to your car might be a challenge. Map or breadcrumbs?? Breadcrumbs to find your way back are not a good idea because (1) not great for the ecosystem, and (2) they may be gobbled up by the wonderful natural wildlife. So be sure to pick up a map.