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Flat Branch Park – MKT Trail loop from Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

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Flat Branch Park – MKT Trail loop from Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

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Flat Branch Park – MKT Trail loop from Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

01:28

19.4km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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3.74 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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5.93 km

3M Wetlands Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

3M Wetlands Overlook is a small shelter right off the MKT Trail. Bring binoculars, take a seat, and enjoy watching the birdlife in the wetlands. The park is well-maintained with wooden paths, but it still feels wild with so many bird species all around.

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9.14 km

Flat Branch Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Flat Branch Park is where the MKT Trail starts. It’s an easy, mostly flat crushed-limestone path through shady green space that links to the Katy Trail.

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14.4 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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15.0 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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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

7.39 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

7.33 km

3.17 km

875 m

Elevation

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Flat Branch Park – MKT Trail loop from Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

Fishing Lake

3M Wetlands Overlook

Flat Branch Park

MKT Trail

Wooden Bridge in Hinkson Woods Conservation Area

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