Prairie State Park
Path of the Sky People
Plan your visit.
Access & terrain
The route uses natural tread. The official guide notes possible rocks, roots or fallen vegetation and occasional water over the trail. The road crossing belongs to the optional connector and is not described as an unavoidable part of the main loop.
Missouri State Parks official Path of the Sky People trail detail PDF · Missouri State Parks / Missouri Department of Natural Resources · Source checked .
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Mapped route point; vehicle access and parking are not verified. Read the access notes above before choosing your arrival point.
- Published route length
- 1.7 mi
- Route type
- loop
- Surface
- Natural
- Difficulty
- Easy
The route
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Parking & getting there
Still to verify: Intended arrival and parking permission have not been reviewed.
Directions use the existing mapped route point. A parking pin or vehicle approach is not inferred.
Hours & rules
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Before you choose
Route overview
Path of the Sky People loops through the hardpan prairie of Tzi-Sho Prairie. A white-blazed connector crosses the road to Sandstone Trail, providing an optional extension beyond the main loop.
Missouri State Parks official Path of the Sky People trail detail PDF · Missouri State Parks / Missouri Department of Natural Resources · Source checked .
The climbs ahead
Elevation
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Park-context relief
A verified shaded relief asset is not available for this park yet.
Sources & credits
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Credit: Missouri State Parks / Missouri DNR · Source terms
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