Taum Sauk Mountain is the high point of Missouri

Taum Sauk Mountain, in Iron County, is widely described as the highest natural point in Missouri, reached within Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. The summit area is modest in feel, a high, rocky woodland rather than an alpine peak, but it is a real draw for hikers and for travelers who collect state high points. The park also connects to longer trails in the St. Francois Mountains, including routes toward Mina Sauk Falls, often cited as one of the state’s tallest waterfalls. The plain-English point for a visitor is that the high point is a short walk from a parking area inside the state park, while the bigger reward is the surrounding rugged country. Missouri State Parks is the authority on access, trails, and current conditions. Treat the ‘highest point’ claim as official-park language and check current trail status before a long hike.