Join or Renew your Membership for 2025-2026
We hope that you will renew your membership in Jefferson City Trail Users for the upcoming year, which starts on April 1!. Over the last membership year, JCTU worked hard to promote the use, maintenance, and improvements of local trails. We look forward to more hikes, rides, and improvements in the upcoming 2025-2026 year!
Membership through March 31, 2026 is only $15.00 for the whole family! To join or renew, download or print the membership form today.
Jefferson City Trail Users Activities 2024-2025
- Raised $500 toward trail kiosk improvements and new kiosks at Binder Lake. Took a continuing interest in new trail maps that JC Parks developed. Donated $1,200 raised in the last two years to JC Parks for three kiosks at Binder Lake and maps. The group will continue to raise more funds in the coming year for more trail improvements.
- Worked with JC Parks to help advertise and lead Community Hikes. Community Hikes were held in April at Green Berry Acres; in May on the gravel trail from Riverside Park to the Lewis and Clark State Office Building; in June at the Missouri Department of Conservation headquarters; in July at Memorial Park; in August on the Problem Child Trail at Binder Lake; in September at the Washington Park and South School greenways; and in October on the western end of the Frog Hollow trail. In November, a Veterans Day hike was held on trails at Binder Lake; and in December on the Problem Child at Binder. In January a Community Hike was held at the Runge Center; in February on the trail in the woods from and the greenway from the Lewis and Clark building to Riverside Park; and in March on the McClung Park hiking trail.
- Worked with JC Parks to help advertise and lead Community Hikes. Community Hikes were held in April at Green Berry Acres; in May on the gravel trail from Riverside Park to the Lewis and Clark State Office Building; in June at the Missouri Department of Conservation headquarters; in July at Memorial Park; in August on the Problem Child Trail at Binder Lake; in September at the Washington Park and South School greenways; and in October on the western end of the Frog Hollow trail. In November, a Veterans Day hike was held on trails at Binder Lake; and in December on the Problem Child at Binder. In January a Community Hike was held at the Runge Center; in February on the trail in the woods from and the greenway from the Lewis and Clark building to Riverside Park; and in March on the McClung Park hiking trail.
- Provided information about the NICA race for middle school and high school students that was held at Binder Lake on August 24-25, 2024. The group had members who assisted with the event, which was held in extreme heat.
- Increased the number of Facebook followers from 1500+ to 4,000+ followers and visitors, which helps encourage people to use trails.
- Sent a letter to Gerbes West commending them for the use of native plants in new plantings in their parking lot.
- Took JC Parks officials hiking on the Frog Hollow Trail at the end of May so they could see what the trail is like. Tried to schedule a second hike in the fall, but that did not work out.
- Performed occasional volunteer maintenance and repairs at the Frog Hollow trail and Binder trails to assist JC Parks staff.
- Prepared for the annual fundraiser of selling nature and trail photos. Attended the MU Extension’s Fall Festival and staffed a booth. Sold many pictures there and raised $125. Plus interacted with numerous people to promote JC Trail Users.
- Participated in the Serve JC and helped remove bush honeysuckle from Parks property near Henwick Lane at Binder Lake.
- Publicized some unique features of local trails, such as the interactive sculpture on the Edgewood greenway and the electronic sign at Riverside Park. Also advertised some little-known locations such as the Hough Park Lake Trail and the greenway that goes to Aurora Park. Provided notice of park and trail closings in the local area and for popular state parks.
- Continued to support and take an interest in the city’s greenway projects. Obtained periodic updates Boggs Creek, the Highway 179 bypass trail going behind buildings on Creek Trail Drive, and a new section of greenway on South Country Club Drive. Sent a letter in support of a proposed County greenway along the Wildwood extension.
- Volunteered to assist JC Parks with the “The Trails Less Travelled Challenge” in 2025. In 2023 the Challenge encouraged people to visit eight trail segments in city parks, and 400+ people participated. Due to a staff vacancy the event was not held in 2024, but the position has been filled and the Trail Users will assist as needed.
- Sent a survey to the April 2025 City Council candidates asking about their support for parks and trails.
- Worked with JC Parks to schedule Community Hikes for several months in 2025.
- Continued updating the group’s website.
- Provided updates on developments about the Rock Island Trail. Sent letters to thank two strong supporters of the Rock Island Trail: Dru Buntin, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the past few years, and David Kelly, Director of Missouri State Parks.
- Held meetings at Last Flight Brewing company most months during the year.
Meet the Central Missouri Lumberjacks
Know a rider in sixth through twelfth grade interested in mountain biking? Are you an adult mountain bike rider interested in coaching? See Nick at Red Wheel Bike Shop for more information!
The Central Missouri Lumberjacks is our local composite mountain biking team for middle and high school students through the Missouri Interscholastic Cycling League! Founded in 2018, the Missouri League is a non-profit (501(c)3) Emergent League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
OUR VISION is to improve the lives of Missouri’s youth and communities through cycling.
Our Mission is to provide high quality, safe and fun mountain bike programs for Missouri’s youth, exposing students to the opportunity to build strong body, mind, and character through an equal and inclusive scholastic-based program.
We facilitate the development of high school and middle school teams/clubs for grades 6-12 and provide the education, training, licensing, and insurance for coaches and volunteers. We also produce high-quality mountain bike events and races that emphasize the value of participation, camaraderie, positive sporting behavior, and well-being over competition. ~Missouri Interscholastic Cycling League
Learn more about the Missouri League and the Central Missouri Lumberjacks at https://missourimtb.org/.
Trail Users in the News
Read about winter hiking with JC Parks and the Jefferson City Trail Users in Ashley Wiskirchen’s post “Just Outside Your Door: Treading Through the Snow“!
Another successful Community Hike happened on Sunday, February 5, 2023! Read about the Moonlight Hike’s adventures in the News Tribune here: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2023/feb/06/community-hikes-send-residents-exploring-area/
JC Parks’ Molly Bryan mentioned the Trail Users in her HER Magazine article, “Active Outdoor Hobbies for Women”! Read it here: https://www.newstribune.com/news/2023/jan/31/active-outdoor-hobbies-for-women/
Trail Users Logo T-Shirts are here
Our official logo tee is available through JodiGirl’s Shirt Shack on Missouri Boulevard! Please contact JodiGirl’s directly for style, color, and size options!
