A Rail Trail Runs Through This Missouri Town And It's The Ultimate Outdoor Playground
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 05, 2023
×
Beth Price-Williams
Author
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.
With hundreds of hiking trails across Missouri, we have plenty of opportunities to get out and explore. Some of the most unique trails are those that follow former railroad lines, like the Ruby Jack Trail in Carthage, Missouri, which gives us an up-close view of stunning natural beauty and several towns along the way. Whether you follow the entire trail or just a portion, you’ll definitely want to save some time to check out the towns along the way.
Have you followed the Ruby Jack Trail in Carthage, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Did you know, in fact, that Carthage is known as America’s Maple Leaf City?
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.