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Columbia, Missouri

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  • Columbia, Missouri

    Explore the Devil's Ice Box

    3.5
    Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The park is known for its unique rock formations, including the rock bridge, sinkholes, and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox cave.To reach the Devil's Icebox cave, start at the Devil...
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  • Columbia, Missouri

    Hike Shooting Star Bluffs

    Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located near Columbia, Missouri and has over 2,000 acres to explore. The Shooting Star Bluffs are roughly a 1/2 of a mile into the Gans Creek Wild Area Trail System. There's a fork in the trail, so stay to the left to see the bluffs. You will see an opening in t...
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  • Boonville, Missouri

    Photograph the MKT Katy Trail Bridge

    Whether you are biking along the historic Katy Trail, or driving through Central Missouri on your cross country road trip, you won't want to miss the Katy Trail Bridge.  Located on the banks of the Missouri River in downtown Boonville, MO, the restored Katy Trail bridge provides a rare glimpse in...
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  • Jefferson City, Missouri

    Mountain Bike at Binder Lake

    11 mi / 661 ft gain
    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...
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  • Jefferson City, Missouri

    Kayak at Binder Lake

    Once you come into the park you will come to an intersection. Go left here. The lake will then come into view. Take the first road you see on the right. Follow this road all the way to a building that has a playground across from it. Park in the parking lot next to the building. There is a little...
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  • Jefferson City, Missouri

    Mountain Bike the Edgewood Trail

    4 mi / 617 ft gain
    Once you pull into the parking lot you will see a bridge. Cross this bridge on your bike and go left. Just follow this trail and it will loop back around to the parking lot. If you want the trail can be broken up with the connectors. The trail is decently marked so it should be fairly easy to sta...
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  • Westphalia, Missouri

    Hike to the Osage River overlook at Painted Rock Conservation Area

    1.8 mi
    From Westphalia, MO take Highway 63 north, then Highway 133 west 7 miles to the area. The coordinates for the road that will take you to the trailhead are: 38°24'38.8"N 92°05'56.1"W. The trail is a 1.8 mile loop, so you can start either direction.  The lands of Painted Rock Conservation Area show...
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