Silver Mines trails

Dogs on a leash all year

Trails along the St Francis River past old mine ruins. Dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Source: USDA Forest Service, Mark Twain National Forest. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Silver Mines Recreation Area: the rule in full

Dogs are allowed on hiking trails on a leash of 6 feet or shorter.