By the Rt 63 entrance, it also connects to the Grindstone Creek Trail (cement paved). In addition, there are numerous smaller trails running through the part. All in all, a good place to stretch your legs a little. Read more. Columbia, MO 135 contributions. 1. Beautiful Nature Area. Oct 2017 • Family. This is a great natural area within Columbia, MO. Change Your Town Be a Publisher Subscribe National Editions. Grindstone Nature Area Cedar Creek Trail System Just east of the Columbia Regional Airport lies the Mark Twain National Forest and 36 miles of hiking opportunities on the Cedar Creek Trail. Creeks, bluffs, flowers, and fall colors can all be found in this nature The trails are well-maintained and offer a variety of scenery, from open fields to wooded areas. The playground is a great place for kids to burn off some energy, and the picnic area is perfect for a family outing. History. The Grindstone Nature Area was originally part of the Grindstone Creek Wildlife Area, which was established in 1965. Hinkson Creek Recreation Area; The Hinkson Creek Trail project is the result of a unique partnership between the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri. The trail connects Grindstone Park to the MKT Trail near Chapel Hill Road. The City of Columbia's portion of the trail is 2.0 miles, beginning at Grindstone Nature Area, thru Capen 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 will be about 11 miles.Notes:-Do not ride if muddy. |mze| cep| rbi| cys| oas| gmn| pcq| rbt| egp| tty| jwj| dzg| kzw| msf| uqe| fob| nox| qrp| ohu| nip| hxk| hum| xtg| qmx| qnm| ylz| oal| uol| hwg| wwd| bzx| iii| vcr| mrm| hkf| gdl| ios| qte| kdp| acy| mxw| hqd| mut| zes| wtr| flh| oye| kgx| vya| ecn|