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Frisco Highline Trail (Springfield to Willard)

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Distance:
6.0 Miles / 9.7 km
Type:
One-Way
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
3 hours
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Surface Type:
Paved
Town:
Springfield, Missouri
Directions:
37.241899, -93.35606
Added:
October 06, 2024
Updated:
October 11, 2024
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82'

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118'

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Key Takeaways

  • The Frisco Highline Trail is a paved, 6-mile one-way section of a larger 35-mile rail trail connecting Springfield and Bolivar, Missouri.
  • The section from Springfield (Kearney Street Trailhead) to Willard is considered easy due to its paved surface and flat terrain.
  • Parking is available at both the Springfield and Willard Trailheads, and leashed dogs are permitted on the trail.

Frisco Highline Trail (Springfield to Willard)

The Frisco Highline Trail (Springfield to Willard) in Springfield, Missouri is an easy 6-mile one-way paved trail that connects Springfield to Willard and features art installations along the path.

The entire Frisco Highline Trail is a 35-mile rail bed trail that connects Springfield and Bolivar Missouri. On this trip I hiked from the Springfield Kearney Street Trailhead to the Willard Trailhead. I found this section of the trail to be easy with it being paved the whole and being fairly flat since it’s on a rail bed.

Parking

Hikers, walkers, or bikers will find parking in Springfield, MO located at the coordinates provided. For the Willard Trailhead, you can park at: 37.305292,-93.428612.

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Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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    37.242207, -93.356688
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