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Smoke & Davey Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · Running trail in Smithville, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Smoke & Davey 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.
Scenic bikeable trails running through mostly wooded area, with lakeside views.
What runners say about Smoke & Davey Trailhead
“Nicely maintained trail system with a mix of smooth pavement and dirt trails.”
“We will be going back when spring hits…this place will be beautiful.”
“I love to hike here! No running water at trailhead but there is a toilet facility.”
Very nice selection of hiking/bike trails to choose from depending on your appetite for adventure. The map at the trailhead was fairly easy to read and identify where you are and what trail options are around you. The trail options range from easy to difficult.
Beautiful place. The trailhead has plenty of parking with clean restrooms. It also has a bike station with an airpump and tools to fix a bike if needed. There's both paved and nature trails intermingling along this wooded area.
The paved trails are nice and wide, the single track trails are fun to ride and hike too.
Wonderful area for hiking, biking, and exploring! We will be going back when spring hits…this place will be beautiful. Keep in mind…there are a ton of trails and they all cross and intersect. You’ll want to make sure to have a map/phone for directions if to go off the paved trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Some of the side trails were too muddy to navigate but the paved trails were clear and the air was fresh and the sun was bright.”
“If you keep going south you eventually get to sailboat cove for a nice view of the lake.”
“Smoke & Davey Trailhead is the start to many different trail types for a variety of different hiking and casual walking trails.”
“Some of the side trails were too muddy to navigate but the paved trails were clear and the air was fresh and the sun was bright.”
“The paved trail has limited shaded areas, so if it's hot and sunny, be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and bring extra water!”
“The trails have flat areas as well as hills for a good workout.”
“There was a restroom (clean when we used it) and a bike repair station.”
Plan your run at Smoke & Davey Trailhead
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 — reported by runners
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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