Acknowledgments

Special thanks to all the land managers who patiently answered our questions, pointed us toward the very best trails, and carefully reviewed the trail descriptions for this guide. We would also like to thank Ashley, Arnie, and Aspen for accompanying us on many of the trails in and around St. Louis; your company, humor, and enthusiasm were very much appreciated. Finally, we would like to thank all our friends at FalconGuides, particularly Max Phelps, Scott Adams, Jessica Haberman, and Julie Marsh, for their support and encouragement and for making a book out of our rough manuscript.