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1. Lake Wappapello Trail -- 15 miles
Lake Wappapello State Park, Wayne County 573-297-3232
From Hwy. 67, take Hwy. 172 for eight miles to park entrance. Trailhead access road is the first road on the left. This trail connects to the Ozark Trail, Wappapello Lake Section and to the University Forest Conservation Area Trails. Approximately 100 miles of equestrian trail are accessible from this trailhead.
2. Mudlick Trail -- 12 miles
Sam A. Baker State Park, Wayne County
573-856-4411
From Hwy. 34, take Hwy. 143 north of Patterson to the park. May be accessed from the equestrian camp or the day-use trailhead on the west side of Hwy. 143.
3. Pee-Wah Trail -- 9.2 miles
Trail of Tears State Park, Cape Girardeau County 573-334-1711
From the Trail of Tears State Park entrance on Hwy. 177, take Moccasin Springs Road to Hill Road to Overlook Road. Turn right onto Overlook Road. Trailhead #1 is located on the left just before the gate and trailhead #2 is on the left about .5 mile.
4. Goggins Mountain Trail -- 10 miles
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Reynolds County 573-546-2450
From Farmington, take Hwy. W towards Doe Run. Go 17 miles on Hwy. W. At the intersection of Hwys. 21 and W, turn right on Hwy. 21 North. Go one mile, turn left on Hwy. N, go 13 miles, turn right on Hwy. MM, go two miles and turn left into the trailhead parking lot.
5. Apple Creek Conservation Area Trails -- 5 miles
Apple Creek Conservation Area, Cape Girardeau County 573-547-4537
North of Jackson, take I-55 exit 105 to Hwy. 61, travel north for eight miles, east on Route CC for five miles, south on County Road 525 for one mile, left on gravel road to horse trailer parking lot.
6. Castor River Horse Trail -- 15 miles
Castor River Conservation Area, Bollinger County 573-290-5730
From Fredricktown, take Hwy. 67 south for 30 miles, east on Hwy. 34 for 15 miles, south on Route Y until the pavement ends, then continue .5 mile on the gravel road to horse trail parking lot.
7. University Forest Recreation Trail -- 21.5 miles
University Forest Conservation Area, Butler/Wayne Counties 573-290-5730
From Poplar Bluff, take Hwy. 67 north for 13 miles, east on Hwy. 172 for 4.5 miles, south on Route W for three miles to parking lot, which is at end of county road.
8. Holly Ridge Conservation Area Trails -- 8 miles
Holly Ridge Conservation Area, Stoddard County 573-290-5730
East of Bloomfield on Route E, then two miles south on County Road 517.
9. Bell Mountain Wilderness Trails -- 12 miles
Potosi Ranger District, Iron County 573-438-5427
Three trailheads: Ottery Creek Trailhead - located approximately five miles south of Hwy. 32 on Hwy. A. Truck Trail #12 Trailhead - located approximately two miles east of Hwy. A on Forest Road 2228. Lindsey Mountain Trailhead - accessed by traveling approximately five miles east of Hwy. A on Forest Road 2228 and then south on Forest Road 2359 to the end of the road.
10. Big Piney Trail -- 19 miles
Paddy Creek Wilderness - Houston Ranger District, 417-967-4194 Texas County
Two trailheads: East access - Hwy. 32 west of Licking, turn right onto Hwy. N, take Hwy. AF, turn left, go to end of blacktop then onto gravel road approximately 1.5 miles to Big Piney Trail Camp on left side; West access - Hwy. 17 to Slabtown Road, right approximately eight miles.
11. Blue Ridge Horse Trail -- 10 miles
Eleven Point Ranger District, Oregon County 573-325-4233
From Winona, go 11 miles south on Hwy. 19, then turn west on Forest Road 3170 and go .8 mile to Forest Road 3241. Go south approximately 1.7 miles to undeveloped parking area on right. Additional miles may be ridden on the Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail for a total loop of 22.5 miles.
12. Kaintuck Trail -- 21 miles
Houston Ranger District, Phelps County 417-967-4194
South of Newburg after crossing Little Piney Creek on Hwy. T, turn right onto Hwy. P, travel three miles and turn left at Mill Creek Recreation signs, travel another two miles to Mill Creek Picnic Area, cross Mill Creek Bridge and go one mile.
13. Ozark Trail - Trace Creek Section -- 24 miles
Potosi Ranger District, Iron/Washington Counties 573-438-5427
Two trailheads: Hazel Creek Campground - take Hwy. 21 south of Potosi, then go west on Hwy. C to Hwy. Z for approximately two miles, then west on Forest Service Road 2408 to the campground. Ottery Creek Trailhead - five miles south of Hwy. 32 on Hwy. A.
14. Ozark Trail - Karkaghne Section -- 12 miles
Salem Ranger District, Reynolds County 573-729-6656
From Centerville, take Hwy. 21 north approximately three miles, turn left on FR 2233, follow approximately six miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 2236 approximately three miles, go past Sutton Bluff Camp, cross the low water bridge, up the hill to the parking area. Horses are not allowed in Sutton Bluff Campground except in trailers.
15. Ozark Trail - Blair Creek Section -- 8.5 miles
Salem Ranger District, Shannon/Reynolds Counties 573-729-6656
Hwy. 72 south of Bunker to junction of Hwy. P. Trailhead is on east side of Hwy. P shortly after junction. The Blair Creek Section is open for equestrian use for 8.5 miles south of Hwy. P. Beyond that point, the trail enters private property and Missouri Department of Conservation property and is not open to equestrian use.
16. Ozark Trail - Between the Rivers Section -- 37 miles
Eleven Point Ranger District, Carter County 573-325-4233
Three trailheads: four miles west of Van Buren on Hwy. 60; one mile west of Hwy. J on Forest Service Road 3152; and five miles west on Hwy. J on Forest Service Road 3152.
17. Ozark Trail - Eleven Point River Section -- 37 miles
Eleven Point Ranger District, Oregon County 573-325-4233
Three trailheads: five miles west of Hwy. J on Forest Service Road 3125; two miles west of Hwy. 19 at McMormack Lake on Forest Service Road 3155; and Forest Service Road 4155 northeast of Thomasville.
18. Ozark Trail - Marble Creek Section -- 8 miles
Potosi Ranger District, Madison/Iron Counties 573-438-5427
Marble Creek Campground - Hwy. E approximately halfway between Fredricktown and Ironton.
19. Ozark Trail - Victory Section -- 31 miles
Poplar Bluff Ranger District, Butler/Carter/Wayne Counties 573-785-1475
Three trailheads: .5 mile north of Hwy. 60 on County Road 410; four miles west of Hwy. 67 on Forest Service Road 3110; and two miles northeast of Hwy. 60 on County Road 417.
20. Whites Creek Trail -- 18.6 miles
Irish Wilderness - Doniphan Ranger District, Oregon County 573-996-2153
Trailhead on Hwy. J between Hwy. 60 and Hwy. 160.
21. Ozark Trail - Wappapello Lake Section -- 30 miles
Wappapello Lake Section, Wayne County 573-222-8562 or 573-785-1475
Four trailheads: .25 mile south of Sam A. Baker State Park on Hwy. 143; three miles south of Greenville on Hwy. 67; two miles east of Hwy. 67 on Hwy. F; and two miles east of Hwy. 67 on Hwy. 172.
22. Jerktail Horse Trail Loop -- 5.2 miles
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Shannon County 573-323-4236 Ext. 0
Call for directions.
23. Two Rivers Horse Trail Loop -- 5.4 miles
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Shannon County 573-323-4236 Ext. 0
Call for directions.
24. Shawnee Horse Trail Loop -- 7 miles
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Shannon County 573-323-4236 Ext. 0
Three miles east of Eminence on Hwy 106. Turn north on gravel county road 106-211, travel 1.25 miles to staging area.
25. Broadfoot Horse Trail Loop -- 5.9 miles
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Shannon County 573-323-4236 Ext. 228
Call for directions.
Other Local Trails
Broken Bit Ranch Trail Ride 573-924-2311 or 573-663-2417
Brushy Creek Lodge and Resort 573-269-4600
Cross Country Trail Ride 573-226-3492
Golden Hills Resort and Trail Rides 417-457-6222
Meramec Farm Cabins and Trail Riding Vacations 573-732-4765
New Liberty Horse Camp 573-325-1292
RS Ranch Rides LLC 573-732-4590
Whispering Pine 573-729-7591
Wilderness Lodge 573-637-2295
