Find the Trails
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Note: Most trails are listed on the same map

Galloway Creek Greenway (PDF Map - 221k)
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!

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.

New! 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. Join us in learning more!

To contact Springfield Lake Marina about their activities or canoe and kayak rental, call 891-1550.

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 from McDaniel Park Trailhead to Nathanael Greene Park, the Japanese Gardens, Close Memorial Park, 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 and at the Volunteer Nature Trail trailhead. A pedestrian and bicyclng 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 links to 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.

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.

Frisco Highline Trail (PDF Map - 200k)
Check out our new website dedicated entirely to the Frisco Highline Trail, with all sorts of information! www.friscohighlinetrail.org

Attention 7/1/08: Use caution since recent flooding has caused ruts on the trail south of Hwy 215.

This 35+ mile Rail-to-Trail connects Springfield to Bolivar and was just designated as a National Recreation Trail on June 3, 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). Over a mile of the trail is paved in Bolivar and a 3 mile section is 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

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.