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Lions-Stephens Park Trail
This concrete 0.25-trail that circles the 6.8-acre Lions-Stephens Park was designed primarily for use as a physical fitness exercise circuit, but may also be used for walking or jogging.
104 N. Williams St.
Trail Miles: 0.25 mile, concrete
Longview Park Trail
This gravel trail circles the pond and loops around the perimeter of the park. The trail routes around and connects all the park amenities - the pond, shelter, playground, basketball court and playfield.
4980 Gillespie Bridge Rd.
Trail Miles: 0.5 mile, limestone
Louisville Park Trail
The gravel trail loops around the perimeter of this 9.4-acre park. The trail can be accessed from Manhasset Dr. on the east or Louisville Dr. on the west.
806 Louisville Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.4 mile, limestone
McKee Street Park Trail
This 0.15 mile concrete trail encircles the playground, crosses the creek and leads to the full basketball court and open play field with a backstop.
1900 McKee Street
Trail Miles: 0.15 mile, concrete
MKT Nature and Fitness Trail
The MKT is Columbia's premiere trail. It ranked second in the nation for "Best Urban Trail" in the 2016 USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. This 10-foot wide trail built on the old railbed of the MKT railroad begins in downtown Columbia in Flat Branch Park at 4th and Cherry Streets. The all-weather crushed limestone surface provides opportunities for walking, jogging, running, and bicycling. The City's 4.7 mile MKT links to Boone County's 4.2 miles of trail at the southwest edge of the city at Scott Blvd. The County's trail connects with the State of Missouri's Katy Trail State Park near McBaine. The distance from the start of the MKT Trail to the Katy Trail is 8.9 miles. The KATY Trail extends for over 200 miles from St. Charles in eastern Missouri to Sedalia in western Missouri.
Trail Miles: 8.9 miles, limestone (4.7 miles - City of Columbia, 4.2 miles - Boone County)
Nifong Nature Trails
Visitors may wander around the grounds of the historic Maplewood Farm site or choose to walk the 1.3 miles of trail to explore the natural wooded area of the park. Other amenities of Nifong Park include a lake, a reservable shelter, and the Maplewood Barn with an outdoor theater.
2900 E. Nifong Blvd.
Oakwood Hills Park Trail
Located off Green Meadows Rd. on Lynnwood Dr., this 10-acre neighborhood park has a 0.3-mile gravel trail well-suited for walking in a natural wooded setting.
2421 Lynnwood Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.3 mile, limestone
Philips Lake Trail
This gravel trail encircles the 40-acre lake at A. Perry Philips Park. Trail users can enjoy a view of the lake busy with fishers and boaters (trolling motors only). There are two single table shelters along the lake trail to provide a shady place to picnic.
5050 Bristol Lake Pkwy.
Trail Miles: 1.4 miles, limestone
Proctor Park Trail
Take a nature walk from the picnic area to Bear Creek on the nature trail in Proctor Park. The path makes a small circle through a wooded area and leads to Bear Creek Dr.
411 Proctor Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.2 mile, dirt
Rhett Walters Memorial Mountain Bike Trail (a.k.a. Rhett’s Run)
This challenging mountain bike course was designed by the 1996 Olympics key course designers. The trailhead is east of Antimi Baseball/Softball Complex in Cosmo Park.
1615 Bus. Loop 70 W
Trail Miles: 4.1 miles, dirt
Rock Quarry Trail
This 19-acre park features a 0.6-mile gravel walking trail loop with varying grades that encircles the park's picnic shelter, pond, playground, large playing fields, and Rock Quarry House. The park is located just off Grindstone Pkwy., which can be accessed from either Rock Quarry Rd. or Old Hwy. 63 via Ponderosa St.
2002 Grindstone Pkwy.
Trail Miles: 0.6 mile, limestone
Rothwell Park Trail
This park trail is gravel on the north, south, and west side and connects to a sidewalk on the east side of th
309 Rothwell Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.40 mile, limestone, concrete (including sidewalk)
Scott’s Branch Trail
The trail begins at Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary located at 3300 Rollins Rd. and travels south to Chapel Hill Rd. There is a trail connector through Fairview Park to Fairview Elementary School to provide a safe and enjoyable route to school for students.
3300 Rollins Rd.
Trail Miles: 1.7 miles, concrete
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School Track
During off-school hours, neighborhood residents can use this 0.3-mile, asphalt track complete with exercise stations.
2616 Shepard Blvd.
Trail Miles: 0.3 mile, asphalt track, with exercise stations
Shepard Park Trail
Enjoy a fitness and nature walk on this 0.2-mile trail located within a 5-acre neighborhood park just north of Shepard Boulevard School.
2717 Shepard Blvd.
Trail Miles: 0.2 mile, limestone
Smiley Lane Park Trail
The gravel trail follows the west and south sides of this triangle-shaped park and connects to the sidewalk along Smiley Lane, forming a 0.4-mile loop.
400 W. Smiley Ln.
Trail Miles: 0.4 mile, limestone and concrete sidewalk
Smithton Park Trail
The 0.3-mile gravel trail encircles the 6.1 acres leased from the Evangelical Free Church. The trail loops around the baseball/softball practice field and passes along some wooded areas.
3501 W. Worley St.
Trail Miles: 0.3 mile, limestone
South Providence Trail
The South Providence Trail runs alongside Providence Rd. from Old Plank Rd. to Green Meadows Rd. By use of the crosswalk at Providence and Old Plank Rd., trail users can commute from Rock Bridge Elementary School to Green Meadows Rd. Users can access the trail at any Providence Rd. intersection along the way.
Trail Miles: 1.7 miles, concrete with limestone side path
Stephens Lake Park Trails
Stephens Lake Park trails have something for everyone. Two trails, including a 0.6-mile lake trail and a 1.7-mile perimeter trail, allow park users to enjoy the scenic views as they walk, run, bike, or wheel.
2001 E. Broadway
Trail Miles: Lake Trail - 0.6 mile; Perimeter Trail - 1.7 miles, concrete
Trailblazer – Mizzou Weekly
Bridging the Gap - A new bridge over Hinkson Creek was the finishing touch on the MU Recreation Trail
Valleyview Park Trail
A sidewalk from Garden Dr. leads east to the playground area. The sidewalk turns into a gravel trail at the bridge, travels east around the park, circling back west the length of the park, and leads back to Garden Dr.
2210 Garden Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.4 mile, limestone and concrete
Westwinds Park Trail
A 0.25-mile walking trail meanders through the wooded area in Westwinds Park using two wooden bridges to cross a natural creek. Parts of the trail climb steep grades in the woods. The trail then becomes concrete as it circles around the playground and picnic shelter to the park entrance.
1132 Westwinds Dr.
Trail Miles: 0.25 mile, limestone and concrete
Woodridge Park Trail
This 0.4 mile concrete trail loops around the perimeter of the park and includes the sidewalk on Lansing Drive. Visitors may enjoy stopping to sit and rest at the council ring located in a shady area off the trail. The trail travels mostly through the wooded areas of the park and connects the inclusive playground at the south of the park with the playfields at the north end of the park. There is trail connector to the Ronald McDonald House to the west.
3505 Lansing Avenue
Trail Miles: 0.4 mile (includes sidewalk along Lansing Ave.), concrete