Rock Island Trail State Park, Rail trail in Pleasant Hill to Windsor section, Missouri.
The 47-mile trail runs through rural landscapes, connecting several small towns while offering views of prairies, farmlands, forests, and water features along the route.
The path follows the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad corridor, which operated throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries until its transformation into parkland.
Small communities along the trail preserve the railroad heritage through local museums and historical markers that tell stories of transportation development in Missouri.
Five trailheads at Pleasant Hill, Medford, Chilhowee, Leeton, and Windsor provide parking facilities and access points for cyclists, hikers, and horse riders.
The trail forms part of a developing 450-mile loop system across Missouri, connecting with the Katy Trail to link Kansas City and St. Louis.
Location: Missouri
Inception: December 10, 2016
Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/rock-island-trail-state-park
GPS coordinates: 38.54300,-93.52600
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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