Missouri Cross Country Skiing Trails and Maps

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Grant's Trail

9.9 mi
State: MO
Asphalt

MKT Nature and Fitness Trail

9.3 mi
State: MO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Urban Trail (St. Joseph Trail System)

15.8 mi
State: MO
Asphalt, Concrete

Frisco Highline Trail

37.5 mi
State: MO
Asphalt, Gravel

West Alton Trail

1.1 mi
State: MO
Crushed Stone
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Honoring former President Ulysses S. Grant, this flat  and relaxed 9.9-mile trail is easily accessible from downtown St. Louis. Grant’s Trail is well maintained with plentiful restrooms and drinking...
MO 9.9 mi Asphalt
The MKT Nature and Fitness Trail spans just over 9 miles between the famed Katy Trail State Park, which stretches across Missouri, and Columbia. It gets its name from the former spur line of the...
MO 9.3 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Urban Trail system in St. Joseph is a suburban jewel, with lush, green scenery along most of its route. The system branches off in several directions, offering a number of customizable routes for...
MO 15.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Frisco Highline Trail runs for 37.5 miles between Bolivar and Springfield, with plenty to see along the way. The partially paved path has a 3% grade if traveling from the northern endpoint to the...
MO 37.5 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The West Alton Trail occupies the right-of-way of an old railroad bed. The crushed-stone trail runs for 2 miles between US 67 in West Alton and the Lincoln-Shields Recreation Area at the Mississippi...
MO 1.1 mi Crushed Stone

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Grant's Trail

not much shade

September, 2025 by sueshiels

Have to say I didn’t really enjoy this trail ride. Very little shade. Prefer the MCT trails in IL over by Edwardsville. Trail was nicely paved. Several roads to cross. Some quick side trails you can do. Urban most of the time. Did like seeing the horses by Grants farm.

Blue River Greenway

Nice wide path for both biking & walking. Starting at the tennis courts for easy secure parking works great. Very clean, no issues with feeling unsafe or homelessness. Connects with Indian creek trail so can ride or walk for a long ways.

September, 2025 by colorado29

Nice wide path for both biking & walking. Starting at the tennis courts for easy secure parking works great. Very clean, no issues with feeling unsafe or homelessness. Connects with Indian creek trail so can ride or walk for a long ways.

Katy Trail State Park

sunflowers!

August, 2025 by mudpuppyjolee

This Art installation is on the Katy trail just west of Matson. They are spectacular!

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Little Blue Trace Trail

Good Trail But

August, 2025 by rficken

If passing through Independence, MO (Kansas City) on I-70, the trail in easily accessed directly from several hotels. Trail is mixed packed/crushed limestone and in good condition with some patches of concrete. You could tell new concrete had been poured in certain sections showing signs of continual improvement. Some of trail bridges are narrow, we at times ride Catrikes and it would have been a tight fit on a Catrike. My disappointment is the pedestrian bridge south of Bundschu Rd, reading some of the other reviews the bridge has been blocked for some time. Plenty of steel grating and bars have been welded to the bridge to prevent access. Sad repair of the bridge has not been a priority. Loss of 6.2 ish miles. There is a north and and a south section it will be great when they connect the two sections. Note the signage is not very good, really non existent, be sure to have a map available with labeled cross streets. Watch for deer LOTS of deer during the evening hours.

Katy Trail State Park

Near Hartsburg

August, 2025 by rossbr1

Interesting to see the water level in Hartsburg creek and the flood levels recorded on the bridge

Galloway Creek Greenway

Nice trail a lot of shade and not over crowded.

July, 2025 by raschultz1958

Nice trail a lot of shade and not over crowded.

Lakeside Park Trail

Wonderful Trail for Biking

July, 2025 by pnorman13

A lovely, and mainly flat, paved trail that goes around the fake lake and very nice wetlands areas. There are some shaded parts, but you will be primarily in the sun. This is my favorite trail in the area to bike on, and it is never crowded, except near the pavilion area in the park if they are having a summer event.

Katy Trail State Park

Beautiful ride close to the Lou!!!

July, 2025 by pitsplace

Stopped by and rode part of this trail while on a trip to Florida. What an awesome trail. Most of our trails in Florida are paved so I was a little hesitant of the gravel but it was no problem. Huge rock bluffs, the river, wineries breweries and eating establishments, it’s awesome, who could ask for more. Rode 23 miles from Defiance to Marthasville for lunch and back. We’ll be back to do more in the future!!

Brush Creek Trail (MO)

It's almost completely flat and there's a pretty nice breeze. The view is nice enough. I don't really have any problems with it

July, 2025 by rrubliw

It's almost completely flat and there's a pretty nice breeze. The view is nice enough. I don't really have any problems with it

Watkins Mill State Park

Beautiful

July, 2025 by kimsiegel93

I live close to Walkins Mill. Has both shade and sun. Hilly and flat areas in the almost 4 miles. Not ideal for fast bike riders. Trail needs fixed, could twist an ankle if running. But still great for casual cyclists, families, dogs and walkers.

Spirit Trail

Trail has been extended

June, 2025 by kelly.krause0

The map on this site is out of date. The trail now extends west through Knob Noster State Park all the way to the park entrance. That being said, the new stretch is overall not any better than the part within the Warrensburg city limits. There is a very hilly, curvy stretch in the state park that is chat and mud that frequently has ruts washed in it. There's also a section that is on a rough gravel road. We ride this trail frequently because there aren't many alternatives but honestly, this trail is poorly maintained.

Line Creek Trail

Great Nature Trail

June, 2025 by 24zpnbjnnj

This trail is in walking distance of my house so I have taken my bikes on it many times. Trail runs next to Line Creek most of the time. Scenic and a peaceful ride. Most of the time the path is wide enough for two way traffic.

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