Gary at the Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook, Paddy Creek Wilderness — It was very windy up on the ridge, and the wind was quite chilly, which was nice as it was 82°F in the sun. This is another Ozarks view I never tire of. 3
Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook
Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook, Paddy Creek Wilderness — I’ve taken pictures of this view before, but what the heck, here’s another. 2
February 19, 2026 13:33
Big Paddy Creek Scenic Overlook, Paddy Creek Wilderness — This is looking to the southeast. The campground is somewhere near the light patch in the distance.
February 19, 2026 13:22
Long way down.
March 28, 2024 12:43
View from the Scenic Overlook — looking northwest. Clear skies and a higher sun made it a lot easier to see the lie of the land.
March 28, 2024 12:36
View from the Scenic Overlook — looking southwest. Look carefully and you can see the two roads I still have to cross. But first I have to get down off this ridge and cross the creek.
March 28, 2024 12:35
View from the Scenic Overlook — clear skies and a higher sun made it a lot easier to see the lie of the land.
March 28, 2024 12:34
What is that I spy up on the ridge? Well, I’ll be … I’d just crossed Big Paddy Creek, and I was taking advantage of the lack of Foliage to try and find the Scenic overlook, and there it is — center frame. +1
December 6, 2023 15:11
A selfie for the folks back home — I actually had some cell service here!
December 6, 2023 14:22
Scenic overlook on the Big Piney Trail — Looking Northwest.
December 6, 2023 14:05
Scenic overlook on the Big Piney Trail — Looking Southeast.
December 6, 2023 14:04
Scenic overlook on the Big Piney Trail — This view was the reason for my trip. I’d seen this vista in the spring, and I wanted to come back and see it in winter. I’m glad I did.
December 6, 2023 14:03
Gary (and company) at the Paddy Creek scenic overlook. 2
May 20, 2023 12:50
It’s a long way down — according to the map, over 200 ft.
May 20, 2023 12:48
Scenic Overlook — Paddy Creek, looking southeast.
May 20, 2023 12:46
Scenic Overlook — Paddy Creek, looking northwest.
May 20, 2023 12:45
Scenic Overlook of Paddy Creek on the Big Piney Trail, Paddy Creek Wilderness, Missouri.