Alley Spring & Mill MO 65466

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Brandon Morgan

I'd rate this stop/site dead even with the Big Spring in terms of Ozark National Scenic Riverway stops. Lovely area, easily accessible, cool old mill, neat spring... Well worth a stop if you are nearby and have the time, but by no means anything I would categorize as a "must see" if you have to go way out of your way or time is short.

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Lori Cope

Beautiful old Mill and area. We were lucky to go just in time for fall colors. Easy to get to and lots of parking. Mill is a short walk from the parking lot. There’s an easy trail if you want to do a short hike.

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Nate

Absolutely beautiful! A must see if you're near Eminence. We stayed at Echo Bluff State Park and the drive from there was only 30 minutes. The water is a brilliant blue, and the contrast of the red mill is truly picturesque. My photos don't do it justice in how vivid the colors are. Inside the mill, a park ranger was glad to give us a brief summary of its history, and there are plenty of informational plaques beside the old machinery. You can even go upstairs and see more of the inner workings, but unfortunately the basement and attic are off limits. There's a short 0.3 mile walking trail around the spring that's worth the few minutes walk if you're able. It was a little muddy in just a few places since it had rained the day before, but nothing too rugged. There's also a longer 1.5 mile trail that we didn't take on this visit, but will definitely be on the list for next time!