July 3, 2018 Laura Johnson Best Branson Attractions, Free Things to Do Best Hiking in Branson - Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area July 3, 2018 Laura Johnson Best Branson Attractions, Free Things to Do I’d call this an Ozark adventure hike - filled with history, steep drop offs, stone steps, and some slippery areas! As the signs say, don’t hike it if you aren’t in good health! It’s a beautiful workout in a piece of local history.