Cole Creek Trail

Cole Creek Trail winds through scenic Ozark hill country of oak and pine, native grass fields, bottomland hardwoods, and vistas of the Gasconade River.  Remnants of old farmsteads give glimpses to the past. 

Four trail loops are open for horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers.  There are 3 ponds on or near the trail.

Trail Details

• Difficulty Rating: Easy
• Total Length: +/- 20 miles
• Best Seasons: Fall, winter, and spring
• Surface Type: Unsurfaced, native material
• Average Trail Grade: 10 - 12%

Yellow Loop

This is one of the original trail sections and can be accessed at the Cole Creek Trailhead. This loop does not connect to any other loops. In several locations you will cross or travel near Highway K.

• Length: 5.9 miles
• Trail Marker: Yellow Diamonds

Orange Loop

This is one of the original trail sections and can be accessed at the Cole Creek Trailhead. As you head north you will intersect with the Blue Loop. 

• Length: 5.3 miles
• Trail Marker: Orange Diamonds

Blue Loop

This section can be accessed on the north end of the Orange Loop and will take you near the Gasconade River. it connects to the Red Loop in two locations near Village Drive, and connects to the Red Loop near the Gasconade River via the Green Connector Trail.

• Length:
  • Blue Loop: 4.4 miles
  • Blue Connector: .5 miles
  • Green Connector: .7 miles
• Trail Marker: Blue Diamonds

Red Loop

The Red Loop is the northernmost loop on the trail and connects to the Blue Loop via the Green Connector Trail near the Gasconade River, or directly connects to the Blue Loop near Village Drive. 

• Length:
  • Red Loop: 3.6 miles
  • Green Connector: .7 miles
• Trail Marker: Red Diamonds