Missouri Spirit Trail

Permitted Uses

The Spirit Trail has been designed for the enjoyment of walking and bicycling. Adherence to ADA guidelines in design and building make the Spirit Trail accessible to those persons with disabilities.

  • Electrically assisted mobility devices and pedal-powered bicycles and tricycles are allowed, with a maximum speed of 20 mph. Gas-powered vehicles, including ATVs and ORVs, are NOT allowed with the exception of emergency vehicles.

  • No hunting or discharging of firearms is permitted.

  • The Spirit Trail is open from sunrise to sunset.

  • Horses are NOT permitted on the Spirit Trail. No equestrian facilities are available.

Spirit Trail users can find limited trail parking at the UCM South Sports Complex facilities located on DD highway in Warrensburg, compliments of the University of Central Missouri. During UCM scheduled events parking may not be available. Parking lot is monitored by UCM Campus Safety.

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Know Before You Go
  • Only pedestrians and cyclists are permitted on the Spirit Trail.

  • NO restroom facilities are present along the Spirit Trail.

  • ALL pets should be leashed for protection of other trail users. Please clean up after your pet.

a person riding a bike down a trail
a person riding a bike down a trail

The four mile long, ten-foot-wide asphalt trail connects the Warrensburg East Hale Lake Road trail and runs along State Highway DD until it climbs Bristle Ridge where you will discover the 100' painted wall mural. Stop and relax on the bench and enjoy this depiction of early and present Johnson County. Just past the mural, the trail heads south into tree cover before it returns to DD highway and Knob Noster State Park's boundary where it currently ends. Expansion of the trail through Knob Noster State Park is set for summer 2024 completion.

Private Adjoining Properties

The Spirit Trail is mostly constructed within MoDOT right-of-way which adjoins private property. Adjoining property may be used for commercial or business opportunities, farming operations or hunting. Please respect private property by remaining on the trail.

Road Crossings

Trail users should expect to stop or yield to vehicles crossing the trail. There may be heavy traffic and/or limited visibility, so use caution when crossing. Extra caution should be taken and surrounding awareness heightened when crossing MO 13 Highway at the roundabout and sections of the Spirit Trail where no traffic buffer is available.

Trail Maintenance

If you encounter a trail maintenance issue, please contact the Spirit Trail Coalition by email at info@spirittrail.org. Thank you for helping keep the Spirit Trail safe and beautiful.