Pickle Springs Natural Area is a deep, forested gorge consisting of geological formations and plants that are found in few other places. Visitors will find examples of a sandstone glade, talus, forest, savanna, as well as a number of rare species of plants and animals. The area is noted for its blooming wild azalea and wildflowers in the spring. Great after a beautiful snow fall as you see. According to local legend, the area is named after William Pickles, a settler from Illinois who owned the land until he was shot by a band of renegades during the Civil War. Pickle Springs and other area creeks flow into Pickle Creek, which in turn traverses into Hawn State Park.
The trail at Pickle Springs Natural Area may be short, but it packs in a ton of scenic beauty.
The 2 mile loop goes by sandstone canyons, glades, bluffs, waterfalls and wanders through a hoodoo complex.
Missouri Photographer Peggy Franz 
Hi,
What a beautiful looking place to go walking, so many different areas in the 2 mile loop, the photos really show the beauty of nature, very nice.
Yes it is beautiful!! thanks for checking it out girl! I missed ya