Are dogs allowed on River Fork Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on River Fork Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike River Fork Trail?

No, River Fork Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is River Fork Trail?

River Fork Trail is rated easy. It is 2.0 miles long with 344 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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Missouri

River Fork Trail

Trenton, Missouri

2.0 mi

Distance

344 ft

Elev. Gain

48m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The trail goes through a mature bottomland forest and through a lowlying river canyon, where cotton Wood and other trees can be seen. The Thompson river's flood water helps nourish the bottomland forest from the trail. The historic landscape of tallgrass prairie can be found in the area where a small section of the trail crosses a ridge top. There are two locations a bit distance from this Trail: the Thompson house and cemetery. Someone said the trail might be susceptible to periodic flooding.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:245 ft

Max:282 ft

105 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.