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Gems in Columbia - 1

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The Burr Oak Tree

(3) Columbia, MO

Recommended Routes in Columbia - 4

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Favorite Bridge over Little Bonne Femme Creek.
Intermediate

Rock Bridge Route

7.0 mi 11.2 km 591' Up 180.11 m Up 613' Down 186.86 m Down

Columbia, MO
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
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
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

Columbia Hiking

  • 91 Miles 146 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 33 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 38 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Columbia - 68

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4.1 mi 6.6 km #1Hinkson Creek Trail
Easy/Intermediate
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Easy/Intermediate
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2.1 mi 3.4 km #2County House Trail
Easy
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Easy
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3.1 mi 5.0 km #3Hominy Creek Trail
Easy
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Easy
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0.2 mi 0.3 km #4Colt Railroad Trail
Easy
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Easy
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1.8 mi 2.8 km #5Grindstone Creek Trail
Easy
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Easy
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1.5 mi 2.5 km #6MU Recreation Trail
Easy
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Easy
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0.6 mi 0.9 km #7Capen Park Trail
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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1.3 mi 2.2 km #8Grindstone Park 1
Easy
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Easy
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0.8 mi 1.2 km #9Grindstone Creek 2
Easy
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Easy
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0.4 mi 0.6 km #10Grindstone Creek 3
Easy
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Easy
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Photos of Columbia - 102

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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
Be wary of this downed tree if you're riding a horse a bike.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The private property off trail looks fun and tempting.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
The cave is actually quite impressive!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Normal forested part of the trail.
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Running water in the bottoms of the gullies. Careful, they're deep!
Dec 29, 2019 near Ashland, MO
Leading up the the best lookout point on the loop!
Mar 6, 2020 near Columbia, MO