Visiting Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's Highest Point (Part 3: Walking the Trail to the Top)

Walking to the top of Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Missouri at 1772 feet above sea level. This is part 3 of a three-part series and covers the hiking trail Taum Sauk Mountain State Park that goes to the summit. Part 1 covers Missouri Route CC from Missouri Routes 21 and 72 to the park entrance and lookout tower:    • Visiting Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's Hi...   Part 2 covers the gravel road through the park:    • Visiting Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's Hi...  . Video recorded September 23, 2026.