Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett
Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail is a 16.2-mile trail in Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri. The Forest Service rates it trail class 2, moderately developed. It is open to hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Mark Twain National Forest official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 36.8769° N, 92.0905° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 36.7564° N, 92.1536° W · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start. The trail is recorded as 3 segments.
The trail
| Length | 16.2 miles |
| Trail class | 2, moderately developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material (firm) |
| Typical grade | 12-20 percent |
| Typical tread width | 18-24 inches |
| Minimum width | 24 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Closed to all motorized use year-round |
| Accessibility | Evaluated and does not meet accessibility guidelines |
| National designation | National Recreation Trail or other national designation |
| Trail numbers | 21-6129-A |
| Forest | Mark Twain National Forest (unit 0905) |
| States | Missouri |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
Weather by month
Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed year-round |
| Horse and pack stock | Allowed year-round |
| Mountain biking | Allowed year-round |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Trailheads
Horton Trailhead Open January to December Pack out what you Pack in. No motorized vehicles allowed on trail system. | under 0.1 mi |
Noblett Trailhead Open January to December No motorized vehicles allowed on trail. Pack out what you pack in. | 0.2 mi |
Hay Hollow Trailhead Open January to December On the Trail Ridge Runner Trail is designed and maintained for foot traffic, horse use and mountain bicycle use. Motorized travel, including trail bikes and all terrain vehicles, is not permitted. No camping is permitted within 100 feet of trails, streams, ponds, bluffs, and caves. Cans, bottles, and other non-burnables must be packed out. At the Trailheads No overnight camping in day use areas at any time of year. Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area No trash containers; please pack out all your trash. Fireworks are prohibited. Horses may not be tied directly to trees. No horses allowed in the day use areas at Noblett and North Fork or on the children’s trail portion near Blue Springs. | 0.2 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date.
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Camping nearby
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How long is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
The Forest Service records 16.2 miles under this name in Mark Twain National Forest, the sum of 3 segments.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
Hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking are allowed. The trail is closed to motor vehicles year-round.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail start?
The line begins at 36.8769° N, 92.0905° W and ends at 36.7564° N, 92.1536° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Horton Trailhead, under 0.1 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail in a wilderness area?
No. The trail line does not cross any polygon in the National Wilderness Preservation System layer.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Where can I camp near the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
North Fork Recreation Area (0.1 mi) is within five miles of the trail. The camping section lists it with site counts and booking links.
Source: Campsite Atlas
How developed is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
Trail class 2, which the Forest Service describes as moderately developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
The typical grade is 12-20 percent. The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail accessible?
No. The Forest Service evaluated it and found it does not meet its accessibility guidelines.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail a national trail?
Yes. The record marks it as a National Recreation Trail.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett Trail?
Mark Twain National Forest, Forest Service unit 0905. The trail is in Missouri.
Source
This page is built from 3 segments named Ridge Runner-NF to Noblett in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0905. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed November 1, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.