Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitter

"Where the blacktop ends & the trail begins!"

Book It Reservations *RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED* so that we can plan ahead for your time with us. Payment is due at the time of reservation and may be made by credit card, cash or check. We accept the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. We can’t wait to meet you and see you on the trail! If you’ve made up your mind to book a ride or campout with us, please contact Jeff for available dates and to make a reservation.
Cancellation Policy If there is an unexpected family emergency, illness or other conflict, we will be happy to reschedule your ride or campout for a later date within at least 72 hours notice prior to the scheduled ride or campout date, but no refunds will be given. If you make a cancellation less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled event, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $25 per person. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to reschedule. It takes valuable time and supplies to prepare for each adventure, so we appreciate as much notice as possible in the event of a cancellation. Inclement Weather Show Me Trail Ride Outfitters reserves the right to reschedule rides and campouts when weather conditions or forecasts are not suitable. The safety of our guests, our employees and our horses are our top priority. We also consider it our responsibility to respect the trails we use in our state’s parks. It may be necessary for us to reschedule or change destinations in the event of muddy trail conditions or storm-related damage on trails.
Physical Requirements All riders, regardless of age, must have sufficient upper body strength to mount a full sized horse without assistance. There are no exceptions to this rule. The maximum weight of a rider we can accommodate is 260 pounds with an acceptable height to weight ratio. Smoking is prohibited while on all trail rides.
Attire Long sleeve shirt Hat or cap Jeans or comfortable slacks Light jacket in warm weather Heavy winter jacket in cold weather Gloves in cold weather Western Boots are recommended
What we Provide Bottled drinking water Lunch Cold/Hot Drinks and Snacks After the Ride Outstanding Horses Lasting Memories Discounts Please contact Jeff for special rates available for active military, church and scout groups. Rates (Please see the “Choose an Adventure” page for package descriptions.)

Happy Trails

Knob Noster State Park is a mixture of prairie, savanna and forest with 3,934 acres that lies along both sides of a creek. The park features primitive camping sites (a fire ring and picnic table) and vault toilets, as well as water troughs, overnight stalls and hitching posts for the horses.

McAdoo Trail is the park's only trail open to equestrians. The 7.1-mile trail starts out wide open and lazy like an old country road. After about a mile, you hit the real trail—a foot path in some places. The trail winds through the woods, across creeks and even over an old-time plank bridge. You'll want to keep your eye out for wildlife; it's common to see deer in the woods. The many twists and turns make this trail a lot of fun for everyone!

Knob Noster State Park, McAdoo Trail An old-time plank bridge Riding alongside the creek

Location: 873 SE 10th, Knob Noster, MO 65336

Click on the image for a map of Knob Noster State Park.

(Downloadable PDF file)

Directions:

From Kansas City

Knob Noster State Park is about 50 miles from the junction of U.S. Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 291 at Lee's Summit. Take U.S. Hwy. 50 east to the Hwy. 23/Knob Noster exit. Turn right/south onto Hwy. 23 and continue for about one mile before turning right at the main park entrance.

From Columbia
Knob Noster State Park is about 90 miles from Columbia. Take I-70 west to Exit 78/U.S. Hwy. 65. Take U.S. Hwy. 65 south to U.S. Hwy. 50 in Sedalia; turn right/west onto U.S. Hwy. 50. Continue about 20 miles to the Hwy. 23/Knob Noster exit. Turn left/south onto Hwy. 23 and continue for about one mile before turning right at the main park entrance.

From Springfield
Knob Noster State Park is about 140 miles from Springfield. Take U.S. Hwy. 65 north to Sedalia. Turn left/west onto U.S. Hwy. 50 and continue about 20 miles to the Hwy. 23/Knob Noster exit. Turn left/south onto Hwy. 23 and continue for about one mile before turning right at the main park entrance.

For more trail options, please review the MISSOURI EQUESTRIAN TRAIL GUIDE.

Show Me Trail Ride Outfitters w 22211 Elm Grove Road w Concordia, MO 64020

Phone: (660) 584-5997 w Cell: (816) 682-8840 w Fax: (660) 584-7411

E-mail: happytrails@ctcis.net