Audubon trails sign

Visit  Audubon Trails Nature Center

The Ozark Rivers Chapter is the steward of Audubon Trails Nature Center. For the nature lover, conservationist, hiker, and runner. Audubon Trails Nature Center is located north of I-44 in Rolla, Missouri. The NC is an unique 70 acre reserve dedicated to community education and habitat preservation.

The Nature Center has five distinct ecosystems, including a dolomite glade, tall-grass prairie, oak savannah, upland oak forest with two stands of short leaf pine, and a spring-fed riparian zone. To access the reserve from I-44 use the University Drive exit, then north to White Columns Drive. Turn right onto Meriweather Dr. and proceed to the end of the road. The Nature Center is free and open to the public.

Located within the Rolla city limits, Audubon Trails Nature Center encompasses 70 acres of diverse habitats just waiting for you to explore. Come walk the 5 plus miles of trails through our Remnant Prairie, Riparian Zone, Open Woodlands, Savanna, Pine Forest and Glade. A handicap accessible concrete trail is a gentle distance form the parking lot.


Photo by Rod Lentz