On the trail
More than 80 miles of trail
Hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails wind around Smithville Lake and through the county’s day-use parks. Each listing shows difficulty, distance, and what to expect.
The trail system
Every trail, by difficulty and distance
Hiking trails
Primitive & paved paths around Smithville Lake · Smithville Lake
Equestrian trails
Horse trails with a dedicated equestrian camping area and stalls · Smithville Lake
Mountain bike trails
Singletrack for mountain biking · Smithville Lake
Rocky Hollow primitive trail
A quiet hiking trail through a former quarry · Rocky Hollow Park
Jesse James Birthplace trail
A paved walk to the historic farmhouse and creek · Jesse James Birthplace
Trail maps & mapping
On the live site, each trail links to a map you can follow from your phone. Clay County Parks can embed interactive maps and, where useful, an AllTrails listing, so hikers, riders, and cyclists can see the route, elevation, and trailhead before they go.
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