Find the Trails
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Galloway Creek Greenway (PDF Map - 221k)
ALERT: Work is underway on the Highway 60/65 interchange realignment. Expect trail closure on Galloway Creek Greenway at the south end until 2012. Thanks for your patience! When the new trail is complete, we're sure it will be a hit. For the latest MoDOT project closure schedule:
www.6065interchange.org
Or call Bob Edwards or Angela Eden at MoDOT 895-7600.

There are over 5 miles of trail connecting Pershing Middle School (on Seminole & Lone Pine) to Sequiota Park and to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. This trail winds under Highways 60 and 65 and then over the old iron James River bridge. Other connections include Springfield Lake, Galloway Village, Galloway Station Restaurant (with a cool trail mural), three churches and numerous neighborhoods. Parking is available at Pershing Middle School, Sequiota Park, the Nature Center (Please note: The Nature Center does NOT allow bikes or dogs onto their trails!), the Pet Cemetary the south end of Lone Pine Avenue and at the old iron James River Bridge.

We're very proud that Galloway Creek Greenway has been designated a National Recreation Trail, an honor assigned by the National Park Service in October 2003. This is the first urban trail in Missouri to be selected as an NRT - and it's right here in our backyard!

South Creek Greenway (PDF Map - 221k)
Currently there are over 8 miles of trail on the South Creek Greenway. This project will eventually connect from McDaniel Park Trailhead (at National & Sunset streets) to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. It currently links McDaniel Park Trailhead to Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial Park, the Japanese Gardens, Horton Smith Golf Course, Carver Middle School and a variety of neighborhoods along its route.

Parking is available at McDaniel Park Trailhead, at Nathanael Greene Park/Close Memorial Park and at the Volunteer Nature Trail trailhead. A pedestrian and bicycling overpass at Kansas Expressway allows trail users to safely cross this busy street. An underpass has been constructed at Campbell Street for safe crossing of this street as well.

The Volunteer Nature Trail is a one-mile wood-chipped portion of trail that off-shoots South Creek Creek Greenway. It was built by volunteers and opened in June 1996. The trailhead is on FR168, just south of the James River Freeway, off FF Highway, near the Southwest Water Treatment Plant and the city's Yard Waste Drop-off Site.

We are very excited to announce that in June 2010, South Creek Greenway was designated as a National Recreation Trail by the National Park Service! Bravo, Springfield!

Frisco Highline Trail (PDF Map - 947k)
Check out our website dedicated entirely to the Frisco Highline Trail, with all sorts of information! www.friscohighlinetrail.org

News flash 7/21: Paving work has been completed from Springfield to Willard!! Trail users can enjoy 8 continuous paved miles, starting at the Springfield Trailhead.

This 35+ mile Rail-to-Trail connects Springfield to Bolivar and was designated as a National Recreation Trail in June 2006, by the National Park Service! The surface is a compacted crushed-gravel surface, similar to the Katy Trail. Trailhead parking lots are located in Springfield, Willard, Walnut Grove, Wishart and Bolivar (see map). Two paved portions include a mile of the trail in Bolivar, and 3 miles paved through Willard.

Only one section allows horseback riding --- the 10-mile section from Willard to Walnut Grove.

For directions, mileage and much more information, please go to www.FriscoHighlineTrail.org

South Dry Sac Greenway - Newly open! (jpg - 1M)
This trail will eventually, hopefully, someday, connect from Ritter Springs Park in northwest Springfield to Valley Water Mill on the northeast side. In the meantime, there are two short but great sections open: one mile connecting to the back (east) side of Ritter Springs Park, and the new 2-mile section open east of Lost Hill Park Trailhead, that connects to Truman Elementary School. Take a look at this map and see what you think! This is a beautiful little section...

James River "Water" Trail ( PDF - 900k)
Not for hiking and biking, but for canoeing and kayaking! Yes, it is the river: a 6-mile route on the James River from Joe Crighton Access to Lake Springfield marina.

It's happening all over the United States - people are enjoying the rivers and creeks that sustain their way of life. Whether you prefer canoeing with your family or kayaking with your buddies, the beautiful James River in Springfield, Missouri, is a wonderful resource, right in our own backyard! It's great fun to float, serves as terrific wildlife habitat and is a valuable public water source, vital for drinking and everyday living.

Canoes and kayaks can be rented spring through fall
at Lake Springfield Park Marina, North Shore Access 891-1550. Check out their programs too!

James River Greenway (PDF Map - 221k)
The first mile of this trail connects to Galloway Creek Greenway, west of the old iron James River bridge. The north end of the trail currently connects to Gasconade Road, which crosses back over Highway 65. The trail is planned to head north up the James River.

Ward Branch Greenway (PDF Map - 221k)
There are currently two sections of this trail completed: one mile in the Shadowood Subdivision from Twin Oaks Substation to the Library Center on south Campbell (goes under Campbell now!), and nearly two miles from Wanda Gray School to Rivercut. There are hopes to continue and connect it in the future.

Sac River Trail (MAP)
This 300-acre Springfield City Park offers over 8 miles of interconnecting single-track that winds through the woods in northwest Springfield. Designed and built by volunteers in June 1996, this trail is very popular with mountain bikers ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. Parking is available at the trailhead located off Highway 13, three miles north of I-44. Watch for the brown highway sign marking the westbound turn-off. The trailhead is located just around the bend on the north side of this un-named road.