What to do Outside
Binder Lake Park
Central MissouriActivities: Canoeing, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Nearby: Jefferson City
Length: ~20 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Season: Spring Summer Fall Winter
Related Link:
http://www.jeffcitymo.org/jeff…
One of Missouri's finest "true" singletrack trails...maintained by the great off-road cycling community of Jefferson City, we're sure you'll agree these trails are excellent. With lots of short climbs and creek crossings Binder is a challenge to all. A few rocky sections and narrow trail increase the difficulty a bit, but make for a great time. The trail has a few entry points and you're never far from your car if you run in to problems. Binder trails are never officially closed due to rain and the trail drains fairly well, but remember a bicycle can damage trails if they are muddy...ride responsibly and have fun! Length can be up to ~20 miles riding all loops. trails built and maintained by Osage Region Trail Association.
Directions
From Columbia:
-Hwy 63 S to Jefferson City
-after Missouri River bridge take Hwy 50 W to Apache Flats exit
-~2 miles after exit go Right at Binder Lake Park
-at "T" inersection go Left on Rainbow Dr
-first Right after lake crossing go right and follow to boat dock parking lot
-trails are across street and are marked with red arrows--Enjoy!!