The trail starts along Missouri Flat Road, normally park in the wide shoulder just south of Walmart -- but that's closed until the end of 2024, so for now park in the walmart lot. You can also reach the trail from behind Walmart if you want. Heading to the train station makes for a nice 4.4 mile out and back.

You can make a sort of loop by taking the dirt trail one direction and the paved trail the other way. The dirt trail is a bit overgrown in spots though, and has a homeless problem.