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Emerson Grand Basin–Cascades and Flegel Falls, 3 lakes

2.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 54 min

Emerson Grand Basin–Cascades and Flegel Falls, 3 lakes is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Forest Park near Skinker-De Baliviere, MO. The route passes Emerson Grand Basin and Cascades and Flegel Falls. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi472 – 489 ft3.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 38.64391, -90.29135
Nearest town Skinker-De Baliviere, MO
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Emerson Grand Basin–Cascades and Flegel Falls, 3 lakes

2.7 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 54 min

Elevation 471–490 ft

Out & Back · Forest Park

Trailhead: 38.64391, -90.29135

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:03 PM

Transit-accessible: Lagoon at Grand Basin stop 60 m from the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 50 ftPass Emerson Grand Basin.
  3. 0.3 miPass Cascades and Flegel Falls.
  4. 200 ftBear right, heading NW.
  5. 150 ftTurn right, heading N.
  6. 0.1 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 0.1 miTurn left, heading W.
  8. 250 ftTurn right, heading W.
  9. 500 ftSharp right onto Wheels Path, heading N.
  10. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Heels Path, heading NE.
  11. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Wheels Path, heading E.
  12. 150 ftContinue straight onto Heels Path, heading SE.
  13. 50 ftContinue straight onto Wheels Path, heading SE.
  14. 50 ftContinue straight onto Heels Path, heading E.
  15. 0.4 miReach Emerson Grand Basin, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  16. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Wheels Path, heading W.
  17. 50 ftContinue straight onto Heels Path, heading W.
  18. 50 ftContinue straight onto Wheels Path, heading W.
  19. 150 ftContinue straight onto Heels Path, heading W.
  20. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Wheels Path, heading W.
  21. 0.1 miTurn left, heading W.
  22. 0.1 miSharp left, heading W.
  23. 500 ftTurn left, heading W.
  24. 250 ftTurn right, heading W.
  25. 0.1 miTurn right, heading W.
  26. 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
  27. 150 ftBear left, heading E.
  28. 100 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/emerson-grand-basin-out-back

Trail surface

53% paved32% gravel15% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:03 PM

Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Lagoon at Grand Basin stop 60 m from the trailhead

Hikes near Skinker-De Baliviere, Missouri