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Grindstone Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 30 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Grindstone 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.
What runners say about Grindstone Trail
“After parking at the trailhead off of Old 63 S, you have clean public toilets, maps, and clearly marked trails.”
“After parking at the trailhead off of Old 63 S, you have clean public toilets, maps, and clearly marked trails.”
Just passing through and my wife found this place on the bring Fido app- so glad she did out dogs had a blast first time my big one has ever had to swim up current for a stick and he loved it. Clean and wide trail great for bringing your dogs. Even if you are short on time and passing through it is a must stop!
I needed some running miles whilst passing thru the area. Strava indicated that there some Segments in this park, so I sought it out. I am very glad that I did! After parking at the trailhead off of Old 63 S, you have clean public toilets, maps, and clearly marked trails. The main trail along the river is a 4.
I absolutely love this trail. There are so many lovely parks and trails in Columbia..
I've run from Grindstone early in the morning twice this week. Great way to start the day seeing other runners, walkers and deer. Squirrels are active and birds are chirping.
Trail conditions & character
“After parking at the trailhead off of Old 63 S, you have clean public toilets, maps, and clearly marked trails.”
“0 mile with return) double wide crushed gravel, with markers every 0.”
“0 mile (one way, 8.0 mile with return) double wide crushed gravel, with markers every 0.”
Plan your run at Grindstone Trail
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
- Distance30 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecomo.gov
- Social Facebook
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