Northeast Missouri Horse Trails
Bonanza Conservation Area: (4 trail miles) (Cowgill, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. Multi-use hike / bike / equestrian trails on this 1,948 acre conservation area. I’ve not ridden this trail but it’s reported to be a quick, easy 4 mile trail with some muddy spots and some older dirt roads. Read more and view trails maps (PDF) at Equestrian Trails – Bonanza Conservation Area.
*Note – most horse trails in conservation areas are closed during firearms seasons.
Bunch Hollow Conservation Area: (unkown trail miles) (Dawn, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. Multi-use hike / bike / equestrian trails on this 1,948 acre conservation area. Read more and view trails maps (PDF) at Horse Trails – Bunch Hollow Conservation Area.
Cuivre River State Park: (13 equestrian trail miles) (Troy, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. Cuivre River State Park allows equestrian use on both loops of the Cuivre River Trail. The Cuivre River Trail Loop is 6 miles long and has views of bluffs and a clear water spring. The Cuivre River Trail Loop South is a 7 mile loop. Dedicated horse campground and lots of amenities, all close to St. Louis, Missouri. Twelve more trails and amenities that aren’t open to equestrians, so lots to do for family members that don’t ride. Read more at HorseTrails – Missouri State Parks – Cuivre.
Honey Creek Conservation Area: (10+ trail miles) (Amazonia, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. Multi-use hike / bike / equestrian trails on this 1,948 acre conservation area. Read more and view trails maps (PDF) at Horse Trails – Honey Creek Conservation Area.
James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area: (8.6 trail miles) (Lee’s Summit, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. I haven’t personally rode these trails, but they’re reported to be beginner friendly and well maintained! Multi-use hike / bike / equestrian trails on this 1,948 acre conservation area. Read more and view trails maps (PDF) at Horse Trails – James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park: (8.50 trail miles) (Columbia, Missouri) – View on Google Maps. Horseback riding is permitted on the 8.5-mile Gans Creek Wild Area Trail in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park only when the trail is dry. This trail is moderately difficult and is a multi use hike / bike / riding trail. Just outside of Columbia MO. I’ve not ridden there yet, but trail is reported to be well maintained. Read more at Horse Trails – Missouri State Parks – Rock Bridge Memorial.
