Native Stone’s Lewis and Clark Hiking Trail

Opened to the public on May 2^nd, 2003!  Native Stone has prepared a free historical treat for you and your family.  Enjoy a beautiful, one mile hike to Bull Rock, a Lewis and Clark site located on the river side of Native Stone. 

The two mile, round trip hike is any easy walk for all ages… complete with signage chronicling the Corps of Discovery’s trip through Missouri.  It’s the perfect outing for you to spend some quality time with your children, while viewing some of the better things that nature has to offer… watch for turtles and frogs, ducks, geese, blue heron and purple martins as you pass our lake… if you are really quiet, it’s not unusual to see wild turkey or deer in the woods… coyote sign is common (watch your step, they like to leave this in the middle of the trail!)… red tailed hawks and turkey buzzards are daily sightings, but you’ll have to come in the winter to see the eagles soar over the river, truly a majestic sight… if you are a bird lover… bring your field guide and tell us how many you find… we’ll keep track of the record… same with trees, butterflies, bugs and anything else on the trail you want to be posted as the “record holder on”!  The trail can be hiked in one hour, but you are going to want to spend a whole lot more time than that. 

Like everything else… there are rules to keep everyone safe and happy.  

First, please honor the trail hours:  11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Arrangements for school groups can be made at other times by calling (573) 584-8600.  We do ask that any large group please call in advance at the same number. 

Second, please check-in at the Winery.  You will be given a map at that time and asked to agree to our policies for usage of the trail, which include the following: 

All children under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Please parents, do not let your children out of your sight. 

You must agree to take responsibility for yourself, your actions, your children and their actions… if you don’t, we cannot allow you access to the trail.  

Any behavior harmful to Native Stone and our guests will not be tolerated.  You must stay on the gravel trail…all the land surrounding the trial is privately owned and no trespassing is allowed.  You cannot approach the lake or the river…climb trees… leave the trail, or do anything else that gives our insurance company heart failure. 

Unfortunately, no insurance means no trail, which is no fun!  Please help us out on this!  Report any unauthorized activity to us at the Winery.  

We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave for any reason… but hopefully, this will never be necessary… we want you to have fun… but we must insist that you be safe at the same time! 

Third, the trail is a “hiking” trail, no vehicles of any kind are allowed (sorry, no bikes).  Arrangements for handicapped access may be made in advance by calling 
(573) 584-8600. 

This is our home.  We’re inviting you to visit.  Please be our guest.