USFS National Forest System Trails · Missouri · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri?
Yes — Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri has 509 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 176 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 509 mi176 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 824 mi393 segments
- Bike season
- Year-roundUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 2trail segments
62% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Mark Twain National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail - Karkaghne | 28.72 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Berryman Trail | 26.6 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Trace Creek | 25.69 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Middle Fork | 23.22 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Cedar Creek - South | 19.06 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ridge Runner-Nf To Noblett | 16.27 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail Wappapello Section | 13.47 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Courtois Creek | 12.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - North Courtois | 12.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail-North Fork River | 12.44 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Council Bluff Trail | 11.89 | Native Material | Year-round |
| John J Audubon Trail | 11.84 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wolf Creek Trail | 11.08 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Blue Ridge Horse Trail | 9.79 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Ozark Trail - Blair Creek | 9.54 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Mark Twain National Forest?
- Mark Twain National Forest has about 509 mi of bike-designated trail across 176 segments, out of 824 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Mark Twain National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 82 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Mark Twain National Forest (Missouri)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.