06/06/2025
Join us on an unforgettable journey to Hughes Mountain, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks and home to some of the most ancient exposed rock formations in the United States. This hidden gem showcases 1.5 billion-year-old Precambrian rhyolite rock outcrops—remnants of ancient volcanic activity that shaped the legendary St. Francois Mountains.
The real highlight? A surreal formation known as the Devil’s Honeycomb—a stunning cluster of polygonal columns formed as molten rock cooled and cracked. It’s one of Missouri’s true geologic wonders and the highest point on Hughes Mountain.
As we hike the trail upward, the atmosphere takes on an eerie, dreamlike quality—thanks to smoke from the Canadian wildfires drifting through the Ozark skies. The hazy sunlight and cloud-filtered colors create a dramatic scene you won’t forget, especially at sunset when the view opens west across the Missouri wilderness.
📸 Expect scenic vistas, volcanic history, and a little effort for a massive reward.
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Join us on an unforgettable journey to Hughes Mountain, nestled in the heart of the Ozarks and home to some of the most ancient exposed rock formations in th...