George Washington Carver National Monument · Missouri

Carver Trail

0.8 mi of trail, end to end · about 30 ft of climbing · 1,042 ft–1,073 ft

Visitor centers

1,072 ft 1,073 ft · 0.8 mi high 1,073 ft

Along the way George Washington Carver

A Contemplative Experience the Park Service's write-up

30-60 Minutes · dogs allowed · season Year Round

Start George Washington Carver National Monument

A stone granite GW Carver quote outdoor panel.
Mental Wellness Photo: NPS

Take in George Washington Carver’s words of wisdom while stopping to read the quote stones along the short, quarter mile Contemplative Loop Trail. Discover a sense of peace as GW Carver guides you through the woodlands.

"Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.”

-George Washington Carver

Accessibility The Contemplative Loop Trail is approximately 1000 feet and has a loose wood chip surface. Park rangers have photos of the quote stones available upon request. This experience does not have audio description.

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From Woodlands to Prairies the Park Service's write-up

30-90 Minutes · dogs allowed

Start George Washington Carver National Monument

Black-eyed Susan flower along a gravel trail.
Physical Wellness Photo: NPS

Take your furry friend for a walk along the one-mile picturesque Carver Trail through woodlands, across streams, and along tallgrass prairie. Stroll along the boardwalk past the bronze Boy Carver Statue and the Moses Carver house and pause at Carver Family Cemetery.

These trails accommodate you and your pet. Learn more about The B.A.R.K Ranger Program.

Accessibility The Carver Trail is approximately three-quarter miles and has boardwalk, compacted aggregate and asphalt surfaces. The maximum slope is 5.2 degrees, and benches are available. Contact Information: [email protected] Learn more about accessibility at George Washington Carver NM

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On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.