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    • Jefferson City, Missouri

      Mountain Bike the Edgewood Trail

      4 mi / 617 ft gain
      Once you pull into the parking lot you will see a bridge. Cross this bridge on your bike and go left. Just follow this trail and it will loop back around to the parking lot. If you want the trail can be broken up with the connectors. The trail is decently marked so it should be fairly easy to sta...
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    • Jefferson City, Missouri

      Mountain Bike at Binder Lake

      11 mi / 661 ft gain
      There are four different loops here that all connect. The blue and green are the most ridden, but are still in great shape.  The trails are well marked so it would be hard to get lost. The trails include creek crossings, some difficult climbs and some fun downhills. If you ride the whole trail it...
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    • Jefferson City, Missouri

      Kayak at Binder Lake

      Once you come into the park you will come to an intersection. Go left here. The lake will then come into view. Take the first road you see on the right. Follow this road all the way to a building that has a playground across from it. Park in the parking lot next to the building. There is a little...
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    • Westphalia, Missouri

      Hike to the Osage River overlook at Painted Rock Conservation Area

      1.8 mi
      From Westphalia, MO take Highway 63 north, then Highway 133 west 7 miles to the area. The coordinates for the road that will take you to the trailhead are: 38°24'38.8"N 92°05'56.1"W. The trail is a 1.8 mile loop, so you can start either direction.  The lands of Painted Rock Conservation Area show...
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    • Columbia, Missouri

      Hike Shooting Star Bluffs

      Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The Shooting Star Bluffs are roughly a 1/2 of a mile into the Gans Creek Wild Area Trail System. There's a fork in the trail, so stay to the left to see the bluffs. You will see an opening in t...
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    • Columbia, Missouri

      Explore the Devil's Ice Box

      3.5
      Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The park is known for its unique rock formations, including the rock bridge, sinkholes, and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox cave.To reach the Devil's Icebox cave, start at the Devil...
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    • Kaiser, Missouri

      Woodland Trail Loop

      3.11 mi / 295 ft gain
      Starting at 850 feet of elevation, this 3.25 mile loop is a great beginner backpacking trip. The trail is fairly rough so a sturdy pair of hiking boots is a must. The trail splits a quarter mile in; you will need to go right. After another quarter mile you will enter the Patterson Hollow Wild Are...
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    • Brumley, Missouri

      Hike the Trail of Four Winds

      3.0
      12 mi
      The trail is the longest in the park. It's 12 miles long and has a north and south loop. The trail offers the most diversity in the park. The trail has seasonal creeks, ponds, rock outcrops, scenic over looks of the lake and a high possibility of running into wildlife. There are multiple options ...
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    • Kaiser, Missouri

      Lake Trail Loop

      1.28 mi / 128 ft gain
      Starting next to the Outpost Cabins in Lake of the Ozarks State Park, this is an easy 1.5 mile hike that is very scenic. The trail will lead you right up next to the lake. The lake is in view for most of the hike. Be sure to wear hiking boots because the trail is rough and it would be very easy t...
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    • Brumley, Missouri

      Hike Hidden Springs Trail

      4.0
      2.5 mi
      This two and a half mile trail shares a trail head with White Oak Trail. It also intersects with the Trail of Four Winds but is clearly marked. Hidden Springs Trail takes you along parts of a bluff and offers some amazing views of the lake during the right time of the year. Wildlife is very abund...
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    • Brumley, Missouri

      White Oak Trail

      1 mi
      This trail is located across the road from the horse riding stables. It is an easy one mile hike but can be longer if you connect to Fawn's Ridge Trail. It is an easy hike and is very family friendly. It is a great way to experience nature with your family. This trail is located inside Lake of th...
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    • Brumley, Missouri

      Hike the Lakeview Bend Trail

      1.5 mi
      Starting near the camp store at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, this trail is an easy 1.5 mile hike.Less than a half mile in it will give you the option to go left or right. You will want to go right. Along the trail you will see some amazing bluffs and some great views of the lake. The trail is w...
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    • Boonville, Missouri

      Photograph the MKT Katy Trail Bridge

      Whether you are biking along the historic Katy Trail, or driving through Central Missouri on your cross country road trip, you won't want to miss the Katy Trail Bridge.  Located on the banks of the Missouri River in downtown Boonville, MO, the restored Katy Trail bridge provides a rare glimpse in...
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