The 11.1-Mile Scenic Bike Ride In Missouri You Will Want To Take As Soon As You Can
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 22, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Exploring Missouri is easy. With the many trails and scenic roads that cross the state, we can find an adventure that fits our mood and abilities, whether we feel like hiking, driving, or biking. Once we’ve figured out how we want to explore, we have to decide where to go. A scenic bike ride in Park Hills, Missouri holds so much promise. You can even hike it.
Gear up for a day - well, plan around four hours - of adventure along the Pine Loop Bicycle Trail, an 11.1-mile path that meanders through St. Joe State Park in Park Hills.
There's a lot with ample parking near the trailhead, although the paved lot only has one accessible parking space.
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While many consider the trail wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly, keep in mind that there are inclines and some potholes along the route that may make those portions more challenging.
Through the forest. The trail's accessible all year, although you'll want to keep an eye on the conditions during the winter when it can get snowy and icy.
Have you gone on this scenic bike ride in Park Hills, Missouri? What did you think? Would you recommend the trail to others? Let us know in the comments! Prefer a scenic drive to a bike ride? Drive along the Ozark Run Scenic Byway, a scenic drive in Missouri. But what about if you feel like a hike? Find all of the best hiking trails in Missouri on AllTrails.