Updated July 2026
Klepzig Mill Shut-Ins
Cascading rhyolite shut-ins on Rocky Creek at the base of Mill Mountain, beside the historic Klepzig Mill in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The mill is reached via a roughly 6-mile out-and-back hike from Rocky Falls through woodland and shut-ins.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Ozark National Scenic Riverways (National Park Service) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Klepzig Mill Shut-Ins in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Rocky Falls to Klepzig Mill Trail reaches it about 6.2 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 469 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Eminence. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Ozark National Scenic Riverways (National Park Service) for closures and current conditions.
Spring (after rain). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Missouri waterfalls
- Castor River Shut-Ins
- Grand Falls · 12 ft
- Hickory Canyons Falls · 40 ft
- Mina Sauk Falls · 132 ft
- Prairie Hollow Gorge Falls
- Rocky Falls · 40 ft
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