ROCK BRIDGE MEMORIAL STATE PARK
5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203 Directions
Since 1967
Here’s The Deal:
"Free admission. Features of this 2,272-acre day-use park. There are trails for hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers when conditions allow. Partially wheelchair accessible available. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil’s Icebox. The main board-walk trail through the sinkholes trails are enjoyable"
SPECIALTY:
Group Tours and Educational Experiences, Sinkholes, Shelters, Orienteering Area and Fishing, Deer Run Trail, and Horseback Riding, Rock Bridge, Picnic Areas, Wild Area Trail System, Biking, Playground & Bicycling
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FINGER LAKES STATE PARK
1505 East Peabody Road, Columbia, MO 65202 Directions
Since 1973
Here’s The Deal:
"Pets allowed. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail. It's one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Restrooms available "
SPECIALTY:
Kayaking, Showers, Swimming, Mountain Biking, Pull-Thru Sites, Kid Friendly, Canoeing, Water and Metal Detecting, Fishing, Playground, Tent Camping, Recreational Trails, Campground & Picnicking
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GRINDSTONE NATURE AREA
2011 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO 65201 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
"Multi-Use Trail Miles: 6.0 miles (1.8 miles concrete, 4.2 miles limestone). Has over five miles of nature trails, a picnic shelter, restrooms, and is a trailhead for the Hinkson Creek Trail and the Grindstone Creek Trail. Wildflowers grow in the prairie areas. Trails allow visitors to wander over most of this 230+-acre natural area. 199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area"
SPECIALTY:
Flowers, Leash-Free Dog Area, Plants, Historic Spring House, Walking, Picnic Areas, Trees, Reptiles, Birds, Recreational Area, Picnicking, Scenic Overlooks, Nature Trails & Wildlife Area