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MKT Trail – Burr Oak Big Tree loop from Columbia

MKT Trail – Burr Oak Big Tree loop from Columbia

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MKT Trail – Burr Oak Big Tree loop from Columbia

02:46

38.7km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 34.4 km for 254 m

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4.37 km

MKT Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

MKT Trail in Missouri has a total length of 240 miles, is a multi-use trail and was rated “Best Urban Trail” in the 2016 USA Today’s "10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards". This section in Columbia leads along Twin Lakes Recreation Area and passes through a beautiful forest and over a nice bridge.

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13.4 km

Hindman Junction at the intersect of the Katy and MKT trails

Highlight • Trail

From Hindman Junction you can cycle 94.6 miles to the western terminus of the Katy Trail in Clinton, Missouri, and 143.1 miles to the eastern terminus of the Katy Trail in Machens, Missouri. From here you can also cycle 8.9 miles to the northern terminus of the MKT trail in downtown Columbia.

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17.5 km

Big Burr Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Big Burr Oak is estimated to be over 350 years old! It’s one of the oldest and largest bur oaks in the country, standing about 90 feet tall with a massive spread.

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20.9 km

Burr Oak Big Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just off the Katy Trail near McBaine stands the McBaine Bur Oak, affectionately known as the Burr Oak Big Tree. Estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old, this majestic tree boasts a trunk circumference of 287 inches, a height of approximately 90 feet, and a canopy spread of 130 feet. As the largest bur oak in Missouri, it shares the title of national champion with a counterpart in Kentucky. Situated about half a mile from the Missouri River, it's believed that the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed within sight of this enduring natural landmark. Accessible via a short detour from the trail, the tree offers a serene spot to pause and reflect amidst the beauty of the Missouri River floodplain.

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29.3 km

Brushwood Lake

Lake

33.6 km

Wooden Bridge in Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

Highlight • Bridge

Hinkson Woods offers a leafy escape just off the MKT Trail. Enjoy 2 miles of mown multi-use paths winding through forest and open grasslands along Hinkson Creek. The trail links up with the university rec trail and provides easy access to nearby Grindstone Nature Area and MKT system—giving you plenty of options for loop rides.

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34.3 km

Fishing Lake

Highlight • Lake

'Fishing Lake' is part of 'Twin Lakes Recreation Area' and, as the name indicates, is mainly used for fishing. Besides that, there is a nice and short trail leading around the lake, which includes picnic areas.

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38.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

14.6 km

5.06 km

1.26 km

587 m

167 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

5.80 km

5.22 km

Elevation

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