Missouri Hiking and Biking Trails
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Hiking and Biking Trails Missouri
Discover Missouri by foot or by bike. There are many hiking and biking trails throughout the state. Explore forests, woodlands, wetlands, beaches around lakes, parks, river valleys, historic sites, winding roads, quiet countrysides and peaceful towns. See birds and wildlife along the way. Stop to fish or canoe. Hike or bike with a buddy. Bring along adequate water and food. Take your cellphone. Stay on trails. Use commonsense. Take all safety precautions. Get aquainted with local regulations and laws if applicable. Enjoy your trip.
See State Parks for more hiking and biking areas.
Hike or Bike across Missouri via the Katy Trail State Park. This trail is a 225 mile hiking and biking route. The Katy Trail crosses the Missouri River in the northwest and is only 13 miles long in this region. In the Northeast, hikers and bikers can access trail at 9 different locations in region. In Central Missouri, access the trail at 16 different locations.
Katy Trail State Park
passes through Northwest Missouri for 13
miles
acccess point is at New Franklin in Howard County and crosses
Missouri river
New Franklin
Richard L. Berkley Riverfront Park
Located on the Missouri River
in Downtown Kansas City, bike or hike a mile long path with scenic views
of the riverfront and downtown skyline
Kansas City
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and state historic site
tours of
19th century woolen mill and home, hiking trails on property
Lawson
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
5 hiking trails, aquarium, wildlife
viewing room
Blue Springs
Bunch Hollow Conservation Area
unspoiled area for excellent hiking
and nature study
Chillicothe
Mormon Walking trail
one mile walking trail with displays on Mormon
history
Independence
Truman walking trail
2.7 mile sidewalk trail
Independence
James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area
conservation area excellent
area for hiking
Lee's Summit
Fountian Grove conservation Area
wetlands area with hiking trails
Meadville
Smithville Lake
near Kansas City, hiking and biking trails
Smithville
Bluffwoods Conservation area
2300 acre orested area with hiking
trails and picnic shelters, located just south of St. Joseph
Mark Youngdahl Urban conservation area
2 miles of hiking trails,
wildflowers, marsh and pond, picnic shelters with grills, benches for
rest
St. Joseph
Katy Trail access points for hiking and biking: St. Charles, Augusta, Greens Bottom Road, Dutzow,, Marthasville, Weldon Spring, Treloar, Matson, and McKittrick.
Shaw Nature Reserve
5 acre wildflower garden with 14 miles of
hiking trails through prairie, wetland and down to Meramec River
Gray Summit
Mastodon State Historic Site
south of St. Louis off I-55, discover
Native American Indian artifacts in museum, hiking trails are on premises
Imperial
City Cycling tours
bikes and helmets provided, guided bicycle
tours of St. Louis historic areas
St. Louis
Big Creek Conservation Area
5 mile scenic hiking trail through
grasslands
Kirksville
Union Ridge Conservation Area
over 8000 acres, hike through prairie,
grasslands, forest and savanna, see wildlife
Kirksville
Powder Valley Conservation Nature center
paved hiking trails,
one is handicap accessible
Kirkwood
Creve Coeur Park and Lake
6 mile walking and biking trail along
320 acre lake with picnic shelters
Maryland Heights
Columbia Bottom Conservation area
Missouri and Mississippi rivers
area, shallow wetlands, prairie and bottomland forest, hiking trails
and nature study
St. Louis
St. Louis Riverfront trail
12 miles of paved trails along Mississippi
River, scenic views of river
St. Louis
Rockwoods Reservation
picnic areas and hiking trails, 1800 acres
of forest with springs and streams
Wildwood
Katy Trail State Park has 16 access points in Central Missouri. Gain access at Portland, Mokane, Tebbetts, North Jefferson, Hartsburg, McBaine, Rocheport, Boonville, Pilot Grove, Cliton City, Sedalia Depot, Sedalia Fairgrounds, Green Ridge, Windsor, Calhoun and Clinton.
Katy Depot Heritage Site
Access the Katy trail state park next
to this site
Ssedalia
Sedalia Heritage Trails
hike or bike through historic town
Sedalia
Pertle Springs Park
Once a mineral springs resort, hiking trails
with picnic grounds
Warrensburg
Cosmopolitan Recreation Area
mountain bike course
Columbia
Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area
River wetlands area with hiking
and nature study
Columbia
Flatbranch Park
biking paths in downtown park, trailhead to 8.2
mile MKT Trail
Columbia
MKT Nature Trail
biking and walking trail connects to Katy Trail
state park
Columbia
Three Creeks Conservation Area
1277 acres with hiking and biking
trails, scenic area with streams and bluffs, forests and grasslands
Columbia
Rock Eddy Bluff Farm
hike along the Gasconade River
Dixon
Stinson Creek Hiking Trail
scenic walking trail along limestone
bluffs and Stinson Creek
Fulton
Binder Park
hiking and bike trails with playground
Jefferson
City
Runge Nature Center
5 inter connected hiking trails, see wildlife,
aquarium and nature library
Jefferson City
Washington Park
1 mile hiking and biking trail
Jefferson City
Mark Twain National Forest
forest lands of Ozark highlands with
springs, mountains, caves and glades, hiking trails
Rolla
Silver Mine Recreation Area
1 mile scenic hiking trail
Fredericktown
Caster River Conservation Area
20 miles of hiking and biking trais
Marble Hill
Roger Pryor Poneer Backcountry
27 miles of hiking trails
Markam Springs RecreationArea
hiking trails with river access
and picnic area
Poplar Bluff
Silver Mines Recreation Area
hiking trails along St. Francis River
with picnic areas
Potosi
Old Frisco Railroad Hiking trail
hiking and biking trails
Salem
Sutton Bluff area
hiking trails with scenic views
Salem
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
hiking trails along the Current
and Jacks Fork rivers
Van Buren
Hercules Glades Wilderness
12000 acres in Mark Twain National
forest with trails
Ava
Lane Spring Recreation Area
south of Rolla, hiking trails along
Little Piney River with picnic area
Houston
Wildcat Park
wooded walking trail, cave and natural spings with
picnic areas
Joplin
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
walking and biking trails inside 10000
acre nature park
Lampe
Compton Hollow Conservation Area
hiking trails
Marshfield
Ozark Trailrides
trails, Indian burial grounds, canoe rentals
Mountain Grove
Paddy Creek Wilderness
hiking trails along river with scenic views
Roby
Mark Twain National Forest
1.5 million acres, Ozark highlands,
forest, springs, caves, barren glades, hiking trails
Rolla
Busiek State Forest Wildlife area
south of Springfield, 2505 acres
of forested lands to explore
Springfield
Ozark Greenways Sac River Trail
mountain biking, moderately rugged
trail for hiking too, total of 8 miles of trails
Springfield
Ritter Springs Park
266 acre park with hiking trails, lake, picnic
areas, cave and playground
Springfield
Springfield Conservation Nature center
3 milesof hiking trails
with self guided exhibits
Springfield