Springfield, MO

Frisco Highline Trail

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The Frisco Highline Trail is a rails-to-trails trail that runs for 37 miles between Springfield and Bolivar. The trail is a mix of residential neighborhoods near Springfield, and then a mix of open farmland and some wooded sections. Headed north, this multi-use trail is paved for miles 1-8 and 33-37, and gravel for the remainder. TrailLink has a very detailed description of the trail.

In Springfield, the trail starts at W. Kearney St. near the intersection of I-44 & Highway 160. It’s a gentle downhill slope headed north. The first 6 miles to Willard are more suburban & commercial. Here, the next 22 miles are unpaved, and are a mix of wooded and open. Miles 25-35 headed north have some lovely sections of open farmland. The last 4 miles near Bolivar are paved.

Essentials
  • Up to 37.3 miles (60 km) one-way
  • 749 feet (228m) one-way, south to north. The first 23 miles are a gentle downward slops
  • Springfield End: W. Kearney St. Additional trailheads in Willard, Walnut Grove, & Bolivar
  • Springfield End: W. Kearney St. Additional trailheads in Willard, Walnut Grove, & Bolivar

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Essentials
  • Up to 37.3 miles (60 km) one-way
  • 749 feet (228m) one-way, south to north. The first 23 miles are a gentle downward slops
  • Springfield End: W. Kearney St. Additional trailheads in Willard, Walnut Grove, & Bolivar
  • Springfield End: W. Kearney St. Additional trailheads in Willard, Walnut Grove, & Bolivar