St. James Hiking And Biking Trail features 5 miles of hiking trails near St James, MO.
From I44 take exit 195 to St. James. Take Jefferson St south to Hwy KK (first light). Go left on Hwy KK for 2 miles and look for small brown sign for trailhead on right. Take dirt road on right over RR tracks and you'll see the parking for the trailhead.
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