Located just outside of one of Missouri’s largest cities is a little county park that hides an impressive secret. Although the park is named for an 1800s fort that once stood on the property, the deserted remains that can be found in the park today are completely unrelated to the old fort. These picturesque remains look a bit eerie but this hike is more thrilling than chilling! Don’t just take our word for it, keep reading to find out where you can start this awesome Fort Bellefontaine haunted hike!

Just thirty minutes north of downtown St. Louis, located on the Missouri River is Belle Fontaine Park.

Sara Smania/AllTrails This park is full of amazing history and is a great place to explore nature close to the city.

Although no longer standing, Fort Bellefontaine was erected in 1805.

Beverly Brassfield/AllTrails It was the first United States military installation west of the Mississippi River.

The site was important due to its proximity to both the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Lee Fjord/AllTrails In 1806, Lewis and Clark visited the now Fort Bellefontaine haunted fort during the last remaining days of their expedition.

The fort fell into disrepair and by the 1930’s the city of St. Louis had taken control of the property.

Amber Lynn/AllTrails The property was then developed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the WPA constructed many of the stone structures that now stand, although beautifully deserted. As a result, it has become one of the most interesting Missouri haunted places.

These stunning ruins can be seen along the Fort Bellefontaine Loop Trail.

Amber Lynn/AllTrails This trail is 3 miles long and rated as far as Missouri hikes are concerned, is rated moderate in difficulty.

Although the trail is typically pretty busy on nice days, many visitors believe that the park is haunted by a former solider.

Karina Marie/AllTrails This ghostly figure appears as a red mist at dusk on the stone stairs. Over the years, visitors continue to report strange sights and sounds near the staircase of this haunted Missouri site.

Whether you visit Fort Belle Fontaine Park for the history, the beauty, or for the ghosts, you’re sure to have a great trip.

Ryan Burton/AllTrails You will find the park at 13002 Bellefontaine Road in the Florissant area of St. Louis.

Have you hiked the Fort Belle Fontaine Loop Trail? If so, which part was your favorite? Do you think that it is one of the most fascinating and creepy places in Missouri? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below! Looking for more haunted Missouri hikes?

Sara Smania/AllTrails

This park is full of amazing history and is a great place to explore nature close to the city.

Beverly Brassfield/AllTrails

It was the first United States military installation west of the Mississippi River.

Lee Fjord/AllTrails

In 1806, Lewis and Clark visited the now Fort Bellefontaine haunted fort during the last remaining days of their expedition.

Amber Lynn/AllTrails

The property was then developed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the WPA constructed many of the stone structures that now stand, although beautifully deserted. As a result, it has become one of the most interesting Missouri haunted places.

This trail is 3 miles long and rated as far as Missouri hikes are concerned, is rated moderate in difficulty.

Karina Marie/AllTrails

This ghostly figure appears as a red mist at dusk on the stone stairs. Over the years, visitors continue to report strange sights and sounds near the staircase of this haunted Missouri site.

Ryan Burton/AllTrails

You will find the park at 13002 Bellefontaine Road in the Florissant area of St. Louis.

Check out this other spooky site and let us know if you’re brave enough to travel these trails!

If you’re still in the mood for more Missouri adventures, take a look at this video about the 10 top-rated tourist attractions in the state:

 

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Adventures in Missouri February 13, 2023 Lysa Allman-Baldwin Where can we find great hiking trails in Missouri?

Mina Sauk Falls located in Taum Sauk State Park is accessible via beautiful a 3.8-mile loop trail featuring these falls which is the tallest waterfall in the state of Missouri. The Pickle Springs Natural Area is part of a National Natural Landmark with a moderate-level 1.9-mile loop trail. The Weldon Spring Conservation Area is home to the Lost Valley Trail which extends 10.5-miles across streams and through beautiful woods.

Read on to learn more about the many great hiking trails in Missouri.   What are some road trip ideas in Missouri?

Haunted Places Road Trip - This trip goes from the Jesse James Birthplace in Kearney to 9 different haunted places in Missouri and ends at the Peace Church Cemetery in Joplin. Most Picturesque Water Mills Road Trip - This trip goes from the Dillard Hill State Historic Site to 5 different mills and ends at the Hodgson Water Mill in Dawt Township. Natural Wonders Road Trip - This trip goes from the Devil’s Icebox Trail to 10 different natural wonders and ends at the Marvel Cave in Ruth C. Township.

Read on to learn more about other great road trip ideas in Missouri.   We’re looking for romantic spots in Missouri.

Louis - Custom horse-drawn carriage tours are very popular in the downtown area of town. Hermann – The Hermannhof Winery here is one of the most popular romantic places in Missouri. Kimmswick – Kimmswick is a historic town offering great riverboat cruises.

Read on to learn more romantic spots in Missouri.

The OIYS Visitor Center

Adventures in Missouri

February 13, 2023

Lysa Allman-Baldwin

Where can we find great hiking trails in Missouri?

Mina Sauk Falls located in Taum Sauk State Park is accessible via beautiful a 3.8-mile loop trail featuring these falls which is the tallest waterfall in the state of Missouri. The Pickle Springs Natural Area is part of a National Natural Landmark with a moderate-level 1.9-mile loop trail. The Weldon Spring Conservation Area is home to the Lost Valley Trail which extends 10.5-miles across streams and through beautiful woods.

Read on to learn more about the many great hiking trails in Missouri.   What are some road trip ideas in Missouri?

Haunted Places Road Trip - This trip goes from the Jesse James Birthplace in Kearney to 9 different haunted places in Missouri and ends at the Peace Church Cemetery in Joplin. Most Picturesque Water Mills Road Trip - This trip goes from the Dillard Hill State Historic Site to 5 different mills and ends at the Hodgson Water Mill in Dawt Township. Natural Wonders Road Trip - This trip goes from the Devil’s Icebox Trail to 10 different natural wonders and ends at the Marvel Cave in Ruth C. Township.

Read on to learn more about other great road trip ideas in Missouri.   We’re looking for romantic spots in Missouri.

Louis - Custom horse-drawn carriage tours are very popular in the downtown area of town. Hermann – The Hermannhof Winery here is one of the most popular romantic places in Missouri. Kimmswick – Kimmswick is a historic town offering great riverboat cruises.

Read on to learn more romantic spots in Missouri.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

  • Mina Sauk Falls located in Taum Sauk State Park is accessible via beautiful a 3.8-mile loop trail featuring these falls which is the tallest waterfall in the state of Missouri.
  • The Pickle Springs Natural Area is part of a National Natural Landmark with a moderate-level 1.9-mile loop trail.
  • The Weldon Spring Conservation Area is home to the Lost Valley Trail which extends 10.5-miles across streams and through beautiful woods.

Read on to learn more about the many great hiking trails in Missouri.

What are some road trip ideas in Missouri?

  • Haunted Places Road Trip - This trip goes from the Jesse James Birthplace in Kearney to 9 different haunted places in Missouri and ends at the Peace Church Cemetery in Joplin.
  • Most Picturesque Water Mills Road Trip - This trip goes from the Dillard Hill State Historic Site to 5 different mills and ends at the Hodgson Water Mill in Dawt Township.
  • Natural Wonders Road Trip - This trip goes from the Devil’s Icebox Trail to 10 different natural wonders and ends at the Marvel Cave in Ruth C. Township.

Read on to learn more about other great road trip ideas in Missouri.

We’re looking for romantic spots in Missouri.

  • Louis - Custom horse-drawn carriage tours are very popular in the downtown area of town.
  • Hermann – The Hermannhof Winery here is one of the most popular romantic places in Missouri.
  • Kimmswick – Kimmswick is a historic town offering great riverboat cruises.

Read on to learn more romantic spots in Missouri.