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Cabin Fever Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Smithville, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cabin Fever Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved, lakeside trail for biking and walking, with scenic views and picnic areas.
What runners say about Cabin Fever Trailhead
“This trail is very well maintained and worth every single mile.”
“I'm a walker not a bike rider so sorry but this would be a perfect trail if there were no bikes but very scenic the hills are very low grade.”
“The trail follows the lake which provides great scenery and there are plenty of shady areas to stop and play or rest along the way.”
I'm a walker not a bike rider so sorry but this would be a perfect trail if there were no bikes but very scenic the hills are very low grade. Periodic shade and it seems to be mode very frequently. And if you're a biker you'll love it perfectly maintained no holes in the trail
Great paved trail with limited hills. Nice views of the lake but fairly exposed. In windy, sunny, or hot conditions the trail might not be ideal for all users. Nice picnic shelters along the path and plenty of shade trees to stop and rest at.
I always enjoy bike riding on the Smithville Lake trails because of the views and paved trail. Great workout!
Beautiful trail that never fails my expectations. One of the longest trails in Smithville and you get to see some gorgeous sights all around the lake. On top of that there is a really nice playground about a mile in and I have some very good memories of going there as a kid.
Trail conditions & character
“I'm a walker not a bike rider so sorry but this would be a perfect trail if there were no bikes but very scenic the hills are very low grade.”
“Miles of paved biking trails without hills that are too exhausting which was great as my husband was pulling a trailer with two little ones.”
“I'm a walker not a bike rider so sorry but this would be a perfect trail if there were no bikes but very scenic the hills are very low grade.”
“The trail follows the lake which provides great scenery and there are plenty of shady areas to stop and play or rest along the way.”
“Great trail paved and for the most part is flat with only small inclines/declines.”
Plan your run at Cabin Fever Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
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