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Gems in Northeast Missouri - 1

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gem Favorite Morning sunshine

The Burr Oak Tree

(3) Columbia, MO

Recommended Routes in Northeast Missouri - 10

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Backside of Spring Brook Trail just South of the Little Bonne Femme creek crossing
Intermediate

Rock Bridge Route

7.0 mi 11.2 km • 673' Up 205.24 m Up • 691' Down 210.72 m Down

Columbia, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Beautiful fall foliage awaits in Meramec State Park.
Intermediate

Wilderness Trail

9.0 mi 14.5 km • 904' Up 275.45 m Up • 904' Down 275.56 m Down

Sullivan, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite There are a couple of bluffs off trail that provide excellent views below. This is one of them.
Intermediate/Difficult

Wagon Wheel Trailhead Loop

3.1 mi 5.0 km • 308' Up 93.9 m Up • 309' Down 94.09 m Down

Columbia, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Leading up the the best lookout point on the loop!
Intermediate

Shooting Star Trailhead Loop

2.5 mi 4.0 km • 207' Up 63.23 m Up • 212' Down 64.64 m Down

Columbia, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Headed downhill at beginning of trail
Intermediate

Turtle Bob's Trail

0.9 mi 1.4 km • 110' Up 33.58 m Up • 113' Down 34.39 m Down

Valley…, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Walt's Pond
Intermediate

Meramec River Out-and-Back

0.8 mi 1.2 km • 105' Up 31.95 m Up • 105' Down 31.89 m Down

Valley…, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Runner on Thousand Hills Trail
Intermediate

Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race

6.4 mi 10.4 km • 362' Up 110.3 m Up • 363' Down 110.59 m Down

Kirksville, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite One of the largest creek crossings you encounter along the way!
Intermediate/Difficult

Frog Hollow Trail

3.6 mi 5.7 km • 337' Up 102.74 m Up • 337' Down 102.61 m Down

Jeffers…, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite This may be the one and only bench on the loop!
Easy

Moreau Creek Trail

5.4 mi 8.7 km • 466' Up 141.94 m Up • 463' Down 141.26 m Down

Saint M…, MO
RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Cedars
Intermediate

Moon Loop

5.9 mi 9.4 km • 447' Up 136.32 m Up • 445' Down 135.66 m Down

Ashland, MO

Northeast Missouri Running

  • 279 Miles 449 Kilometers of Trail
  • 10 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 76 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 87 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 8 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Northeast Missouri - 161

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4.1 mi 6.6 km #1Hinkson Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Columbia, MO
Easy/Intermediate
Columbia, MO 3 
2.1 mi 3.4 km #2County House Trail
Easy
Columbia, MO
Easy
Columbia, MO 1 
3.1 mi 5.0 km #3Hominy Creek Trail
Easy
Columbia, MO
Easy
Columbia, MO 2 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #4Little Chariton Prairie Trail
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 2 
0.2 mi 0.3 km #5White Connector 2
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 1 
0.1 mi 0.2 km #6White Connector 2
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 1 
0.5 mi 0.9 km #7Lakeview Trail
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 1 
3.6 mi 5.7 km #8South Loop
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 1 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #9North Loop
Intermediate
Macon, MO
Intermediate
Macon, MO 1 
0.1 mi 0.1 km #10Loop Connector
Easy
Macon, MO
Easy
Macon, MO 1 

Photos of Northeast Missouri - 433

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In late summer, there are often wildflowers on the County Crossing Trail.
Dec 27, 2015 near Cottlev…, MO
The bridge that you must cross to get to the trailhead! Super cool!
Nov 4, 2019 near Ashland, MO
This is where the hike begins, in case you arrive and feel like you're on a private drive. Look for this neat tree!
Dec 6, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The creek to the left follows most of this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
This downed tree just off trail was about the most interesting sight along this trail.
Jan 2, 2020 near Jeffers…, MO
The trailhead! Cross the bridge, and begin your journey!
Feb 1, 2020 near Ashland, MO
Hart Creek during higher water. This can be tough to cross!
Feb 1, 2020 near Ashland, MO
Leading up the the best lookout point on the loop!
Mar 6, 2020 near Columbia, MO