Rock Island Spur Pleasant Hill Trailhead

A total hidden gem! Or at least not appreciated enough. This trail is very well taken care of and whenever I go it’s never that busy. Great place to walk with the family or bike with friends. Just a short trip from downtown Pleasant Hill which has several quaint shops and restaurants. Great parking and easy to find make this a great place to start the trail!

Lots of parking. Portapotty. Shaded bench. You can take the trail through downtown (adorable) or the other direction. There is currently (9/2023) construction on the railroad tracks, but just hop off your bike and continue onto the other side of the tracks to continue on the trail. Good biking trail.

Very nice maintained trail. Only bad part was a small walk on a road between trail sections.

The trail head is close enough to the farmers market on Saturday and the Cafe so you can grab a bite before heading out

A gravel treadmill. Gotta ride it with friends or listen to a good book for the long rides.

Great biking and hiking trail. Very smooth for crushed rock, almost like asphalt in some places. So nice to have this trail to get away from the traffic on a long bike ride. Not a lot of people out there, so it's peaceful too. The signs at the trailheads are neat. Water is available at Pleasant Hill city hall.

We had a great overnight ride from Pleasant Hill to Windsor. Besides the beautiful scenery I was so impressed by the clean, well maintained trail-stop restrooms along the way. Hats off to the MO Parks Department for their tireless work to make the Katy Trail a "National Treasure".

I will never start at that trail head again. You have to ride a ways on 58 hwy. I was hugging the right side of my lane. I was watching a incoming truck, and when it got to me another truck passed me. We were all three side by side in two lanes. I do like having places to ride. I used to ride horses on the Katy and I loved it.

The trail was in great condition for cycling. (Aug 2018) We rode the section between the Cass county fairgrounds in Pleasant Hill and Medford. Much of the trail was shaded even at mid-day. Remember to pack extra water, since there won't be water at trailheads or along the trail. There are nearby places to eat in Pleasant Hill after the ride.

Nice out and back well maintained trail. Love all the shade and the tunnel. I almost gave it 4 stars because it's not finished and I wish it was connected to the other part of the trail.

It is a very peaceful bike ride. I love the fact that there are signs and bathrooms to let you know how far the next town is and the bathrooms were clean and well maintained!
I will be returning when I can!

Great trail. nice tree top shade. Hard pack limestone.

Excellent trail surface for bikes. Mostly flat and well shaded. Rural, picturesque views. The gate gaps are a bit narrow at the roads. Ample parking.

What a great place to enjoy a ride, walk or run. We've ridden this Trail several times to connect all the way to St Louis.
Can't wait for more trails to be completed!

Really nice trail. It's in great shape and can be ridden on even after a rain. Also mostly flat so it's great for beginners

Love love love! Perfect for everyone!! I grew up on one end, and now I live on the other end!! It's amazing! Horses, bikes, dogs, kids, family!

Wonderful ride out of the city, trail was smooth and flat, lots of shade.

Great weather. Got lucky.
Trail good shape some drainage problems
Time and work will fix. Waiting for completed trail. Missouri circle bicycle trail.

Pretty nice trail. Can't wait to get it farther north and possibly go south more.

Lovely trail for some day biking