Columbia adds eighth major trail to the city | KOMU

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Columbia Parks and Recreation planned a ceremony Thursday to welcome the latest addition to the city's trail system.

The Grindstone Creek Trail is 1.75 miles of concrete, following the Grindstone Creek for a majority of the path. It's the eighth major trail in the city's trail system, along with the Hinkson Creek and MKT trails.

"The trail itself is an important link to Hinkson Creek Trail, which is part of the city's proposed 30-mile trail loop," Tammy Miller, Columbia Parks and Recreation spokesperson, said.

The project cost $1.6 million, and it was funded by a 2010 park sales tax and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Columbia adds eighth major trail to the city | KOMU

MoBikeFed comment: Columbia, which is ranks among the top bicycle friendly communities in the U.S., opened its 8th major trail about a year ago.