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Free, Hiking, Missouri, St. Louis County, State Parks, STL, Travel, Wildwood
Babler State Park is located in Wildwood, MO, providing easy access to nature for those in the St. Louis area. The park features a number of different facilities and activities for visitors, ensuring that everyone can find something they enjoy during a visit to Babler.
The park preserves over two thousand acres of mostly forested area, with a few hiking trails and an equestrian trail that allow visitors to amble the rolling hills covered in foliage. These trails might not have jaw-dropping vistas, but they offer a nice, quiet escape into nature and the woods. For those who would like to stay longer, Babler has camping facilities. In addition to these activities, Babler also has several different features constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, including shelters and picnic sites. There is also an amphitheater for educational purposes, as well as a small exhibit in the visitor center that discusses the flora and fauna of the area. For those who enjoy nature, Babler State Park offers a quiet escape from St. Louis.