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MKT Trail – Hartsburg loop from University of Missouri

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MKT Trail – Hartsburg loop from University of Missouri

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MKT Trail – Hartsburg loop from University of Missouri

06:42

80.4km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Parking

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4.96 km

MKT Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

MKT Trail in Missouri has a total length of 240 miles, is a multi-use trail and was rated “Best Urban Trail” in the 2016 USA Today’s "10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards". This section in Columbia leads along Twin Lakes Recreation Area and passes through a beautiful forest and over a nice bridge.

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14.0 km

Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails

Highlight • Trail

From Hindman Junction you can cycle 94.6 miles to the western terminus of the Katy Trail in Clinton, Missouri, and 143.1 miles to the eastern terminus of the Katy Trail in Machens, Missouri. From here you can also cycle 8.9 miles to the northern terminus of the MKT trail in downtown Columbia.

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21.3 km

Providence Access

Nature Reserve

24.2 km

Boathenge

Highlight • Structure

Stop near mile marker 163 on the Katy Trail to see Boathenge—a circle of upright fiberglass boats arranged like Stonehenge on the Missouri River floodplain. Built in the 1990s, it’s easy to spot near Cooper’s Landing.

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24.5 km

Cooper’s Landing

Highlight • Rest Area

Right on the Katy Trail at mile 163.5, Cooper’s Landing offers camping, snacks, and bike repair. Great spot to rest, grab food, and enjoy Missouri River views.

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32.7 km

The Shack

Highlight • Rest Area

A charming self‑serve stand just off the trail offering cold drinks, ice cream, jams, jellies, farm‑fresh eggs, and sunflower seeds for feeding birds. Operated on the honor system—just drop in a few small bills and enjoy a sweet, unexpected trailside pause.

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40.4 km

Hartsburg

Highlight • Settlement

This small village was named after early settler Luther D. Hart, who sold land to the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad in the late 1800s. The trail runs near downtown, where you’ll spot historic buildings like the 1897 Samuel E. Hackman Building. While in-town options are limited, the Claysville Store—about 4 miles east—offers homemade meals and restrooms on weekends. Hartsburg also borders the Hart Creek Conservation Area, adding natural beauty to this quiet stretch of trail.

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53.4 km

Bonne Femme Creek

Highlight • River

Bonne Femme Creek—French for “good woman”—is a tributary of the Missouri River and part of the Three Creeks watershed, an area known for karst formations and clear flowing springs. This serene creek crossing offers a tranquil moment in the ride, with shaded banks and peaceful water views.

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70.6 km

Brushwood Lake

Lake

74.9 km

Wooden Bridge in Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

Highlight • Bridge

Hinkson Woods offers a leafy escape just off the MKT Trail. Enjoy 2 miles of mown multi-use paths winding through forest and open grasslands along Hinkson Creek. The trail links up with the university rec trail and provides easy access to nearby Grindstone Nature Area and MKT system—giving you plenty of options for loop rides.

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80.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.9 km

17.2 km

2.50 km

889 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

16.4 km

4.53 km

2.98 km

330 m

Elevation

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MKT Trail – Hartsburg loop from University of Missouri

MKT Trail

Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails

Boathenge

Cooper’s Landing

The Shack

Hartsburg

Bonne Femme Creek

Wooden Bridge in Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

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