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Frisco Highline Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Frisco Highline Trail'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.
Kid-friendly, flat hiking and biking trail running from Springfield to Bolivar.
What runners say about Frisco Highline Trail
“The trail was well-maintained, mostly paved, and offered plenty of shade, which made the summer ride much more comfortable.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking for a scenic, mellow ride just outside of Springfield.”
“The trail was well-maintained, mostly paved, and offered plenty of shade, which made the summer ride much more comfortable.”
“The mole mile markers are new and repainted and it is a nice flat expanse which is great for beginner joggers and cyclists.”
My husband and his brother rode the trail yesterday March 4th. from Springfield to Bolivar and said although the path was very muddy in areas where construction on trail is being done, it still was in good shape for early March. They could tell improvements have been done since last year.
Paved until Mile 9 then gravel trail. Most others on paved. Had gravel to selves. Wide enough to ride side by side.
Cute little trail. Flat and nicely paved with big trees on both sides :)
First Ride on Missouri’s Rail Trail System – Loved It! My wife and I took our first ride on Missouri’s rail trail system and chose the Frisco Highline Trail from Springfield to Willard—and it did not disappoint!
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great trailhead, a nice big parking lot has been added, a big deal because we use a stroller.”
“Miles of paved trail parallels a roadside between Springfield and Walnut Grove, then peels off to more quiet, remote gravel trail north of that.”
“The mole mile markers are new and repainted and it is a nice flat expanse which is great for beginner joggers and cyclists.”
“The trail was well-maintained, mostly paved, and offered plenty of shade, which made the summer ride much more comfortable.”
“Managed to go 3 miles before turning back and did have to walk up a hill halfway, but felt pretty good about my accomplishment!”
“Miles of paved trail parallels a roadside between Springfield and Walnut Grove, then peels off to more quiet, remote gravel trail north of that.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking for a scenic, mellow ride just outside of Springfield.”
“The mole mile markers are new and repainted and it is a nice flat expanse which is great for beginner joggers and cyclists.”
“from Springfield to Bolivar and said although the path was very muddy in areas where construction on trail is being done, it still was in good shape for early March.”
“I like it because i can find solitude on this trail its mostly bikers, not many walkers ,dogs or kids.”
“This is a great trailhead, a nice big parking lot has been added, a big deal because we use a stroller.”
Plan your run at Frisco Highline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteozarkgreenways.org
- Phone(417) 864-2015
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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