Explore the best rated trails in Stoutsville, MO, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Stinson Creek Trail and Hinkson Creek Trail . With more than 7 trails covering 26 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Beautiful place to take a walk, run, or bike ride. Dogs are welcome on a leash.
Has hills Nice views with cool bridges one of are first we did will try again when get better at bicycle
I rode this all the time during college at Mizzou. It’s beautiful, well kept, and never gets old. Worked great for my hybrid bike, never had any trouble. The parts further from town are far less crowded with people and have the prettiest views in my opinion. Love how it connects with the Katy Trail at the end.
Love this trail!! Beautiful area. I will be back to ride it again.
My wife and I spend the day biking taking pictures and just enjoying a beautiful spring day. The trail was immaculate full of smiling and friendly bikers and walkers. We drove in from the St. Louis area just to ride this trail and were not disappointed. I didn't read the reviews before driving there and was surprised to find the trail head parking was all metered. A stop into the Chamber of Commerce another smiling face and we found the free parking. We are planning another trip to ride one of the other trails in Columbia.
The MKT is a really good, relatively flat and shaded trail running from downtown Colimbia to the Missouri River. This is a favorite for runners, walkers and bikers. The trail is crushed stone and is in generally very good condition although it can flood when the Flat Branch Creek floods or runs high. Parking downtown is good with a small lot near the trailhead. I've always enjoyed this trail.
Suggest that you park downtown at the lot near the corner of Elm and Providence. It is a small lot but designed for biker/hiker use. There wasn't a map at the parking lot, so it can be confusing, which way to go, but facing the trail from the parking lot - go left (not over small bridge).
Trail winds out of town with no stops and has some beautiful scenery. Seemed down hill going out and uphill coming back - isn't that the way it always seems? Most heavily used toward town and most walkers don't move over for bikes, not intentional but oblivious. There are nice benches along the way if you want to stop and sit and enjoy the birds/nature.
About half way to the Katy Trail the county takes over care of the trail and there is a subtle change, but the trail from beginning to end is well maintained.
Would love to ride this trail again and bet it is gorgeous in the fall - recommend you try it if you are in the area.
"If you are staying the evening in Columbia, be sure to check out the Flat Branch Brewing Co. and Eatery. It is on 5th Street, exactly five blocks east and a bit north of where the MKT drops you off (Providence and Stewart). While there you can check out the Katy Trail Pale Ale, although I would recommend the Brown Ale or Smithton Mild or one of the seasonal brews (mmm..pumpkin ale).
The food is also very good, although I am told they no longer offer Bangers & Mash like they did when I lived in Missouri . . . sigh."
This trail is a spur off the MKT leading into the beautiful college town of Columbia. It is well used by joggers and walkers and of course bicyclists. It is mostly ridden under a beatiful canopy of trees. Plenty of restaurants in Columbia for a quick break.
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