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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

5901 South Hwy. 163, Columbia, MO 65203
573-449-7402
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Owner description: Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and... more » Owner description: Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. « less
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Champaign, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Great place to go for a walk. Lovely location and would have been a nice place for a picnic.

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Fulton, Missouri
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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This state park is very nice for hiking. There are several different trails to choose from. We chose the trail leading to Devil's Ice Box, which is a cave and is really cool when it's open. Unfortunately, the last two times we have tried to go to the cave it wasn't open because the Conservation Dept is trying to limit... More

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Lawrence, Kansas
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is a great little park with nice easy hiking trails. Easy to spend an afternoon strolling around enjoying nature.

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Columbia, Missouri
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Taking the kids on nature walks is a great way to exercise as a family and they really enjoy going into the caves and looking at everything around the trails.

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Columbia, MO USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Devil's Ice Box is a huge cave, but not a "show cave,"but there is much more to the park. Many nice trails, and beautiful wood walks over the cave. Nice place to picnic on a hot day. Timbered and open.

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Columbia, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The paths are awesome to walk on. They recently rebuilt several of the walkways making them wider and more sturdy! Love the trails you can ride your bike on too! Have to visit Devil's Ice Box!!! Love this state park so close to home!

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

I really enjoy walking the trails in this park. My favorite part is Devil's Ice Box. It is really fun to explore in the summer when it's hot outside, because the temperature inside the cave is much lower than the air outside. We love exploring this park and have gone back many times. If you plan on exploring Devil's Ice... More

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Hallsville, Missouri
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Trails, picnicking, the usual. Allows horses on some trails.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Home of the Devil's Ice Box, Rock Bridge is a fun park to visit. The cave is really neat! I always take Columbia visitors to Rock Bridge. It is my favorite park in the area.

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Columbia, Missouri, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Rock Bridge State Park is a HUGE state park with several scenic trails and attractions. The most famous and best trail is the one that takes you past Boone Cave and Devils Ice box. If you have never heard of Devils Ice box it gets its name because of the very cool temperatures that stay all year round. You can... More

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