On the trail

More than 80 miles of trail

Hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails around Smithville Lake, plus a primitive trail at Rocky Hollow Park and the paved walk to the Jesse James farmhouse.

A trail at Smithville Lake, Clay County Parks.

The trail system

The trail system at a glance

Sample ratings

Hiking trails

Primitive & paved paths around Smithville Lake

37 miles Easy to moderate

Equestrian trails

Horse trails with a dedicated equestrian camping area and stalls · Smithville Lake

32 miles Moderate

Mountain bike trails

Singletrack for mountain biking · Smithville Lake

11.5 miles Moderate to advanced

Rocky Hollow primitive trail

A primitive hiking trail in the former quarry park · Rocky Hollow Park

Easy

Jesse James Birthplace trail

A paved trail to the farmhouse and the creek · Jesse James Birthplace

Easy

Trail maps

Maps of the trail systems

Open a map full size to see the trailheads and loops it shows before you go.

Aerial map of the Smithville Lake trail system with a trail legend. — **Smithville Lake trails overview**An overview of the lake's trail system

Aerial map of the Camp Branch trails along the east shore. — **Camp Branch Trail System**Bonebender, Owl Creek, and Eagle's View trails

Aerial map of the Crows Creek trails from Collins Road to Access 25. — **Crows Creek trails**Anita B. Gorman and Cabin Fever trails

Aerial map of the Smoke and Davey trail system. — **Smoke & Davey Trail System**Copperhead Ridge, Smoke & Davey, and Whispering Pines

Aerial map of the Little Platte North trail. — **Little Platte North Trail**The Little Platte Trail on the west side of the lake

Map of the EarthRiders mountain bike trail loops near Sailboat Cove. — **EarthRiders mountain bike trails**Singletrack loops near Sailboat Cove

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