{"id":13370,"date":"2022-04-27T09:07:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/paddle-the-finger-lakes-state-park-water-trail-in-missouri-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-27T09:07:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:07:45","slug":"paddle-the-finger-lakes-state-park-water-trail-in-missouri-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/paddle-the-finger-lakes-state-park-water-trail-in-missouri-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddle The Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail In Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-3571155\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Exploring Missouri is easy, and most of us have been on our fair share of scenic hikes.  We&#8217;ve also spent lazy summer days floating down nearby rivers, dangling our legs into the water and enjoying the scenery as it passes by.  If you&#8217;re a fan of trails <em>other<\/em> floating, you&#8217;ll find several picturesque water trails dotted throughout the state.  Head to Finger Lakes State Park, for example, for a paddle down this beautiful water trail in Missouri.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tDuring these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\" gallery gallery-instance-1 gallery-post-3571155 \">\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571179 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Adventurers will find no better place &#8211; any time of the year &#8211; than Finger Lakes State Park in Columbia, which offers a full menu of activities.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10-45-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Adventurers will find no better place - any time of the year - than Finger Lakes State Park in Columbia, which offers a full menu of activities.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571171 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">From hiking and mountain biking to ORV riding (ATVs and off-road motorcycles) and swimming, the state park offers something for adventurers of all ages and interests.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-117-700x435.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"From hiking and mountain biking to ORV riding (ATVs and off-road motorcycles) and swimming, the state park offers something for adventurers of all ages and interests.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6-117-700x435.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"From hiking and mountain biking to ORV riding (ATVs and off-road motorcycles) and swimming, the state park offers something for adventurers of all ages and interests.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- Legacy Fallback --><!-- Google Ad Count 2 --><\/p>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571161 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">If you&#8217;re a fan of the water, rent a kayak or a canoe (or bring your own) for a paddle along the Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-132-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"If you're a fan of the water, rent a kayak or a canoe (or bring your own) for a paddle along the Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1-132-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"If you're a fan of the water, rent a kayak or a canoe (or bring your own) for a paddle along the Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571163 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Tallying 4.3 miles total, the water trail is split into two sections.  The north section spans 2.2 miles with the south section measuring 2.3 miles.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-128-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Tallying 4.3 miles total, the water trail is split into two sections. The north section spans 2.2 miles with the south section measuring 2.3 miles.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-128-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Tallying 4.3 miles total, the water trail is split into two sections. The north section spans 2.2 miles with the south section measuring 2.3 miles.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571167 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Paddle just a section of the water trail on Peabody Pond, or follow the entire trail.  The two sections are connected by a .40-mile &#8220;connector.&#8221;  You&#8217;ll know you&#8217;re on the right path by following the buoys.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-123-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Paddle just a section of the water trail on Peabody Pond, or follow the entire trail. The two sections are connected by a .40-mile &quot;connector.&quot; You'll know you're on the right path by following the buoys.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-123-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Paddle just a section of the water trail on Peabody Pond, or follow the entire trail. The two sections are connected by a .40-mile &quot;connector.&quot; You'll know you're on the right path by following the buoys.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Red buoys signify the south section while blue buoys let you know you&#8217;re in the north section.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571169 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">The trail is rated easy, and Missouri State Parks recommends carving out at least 2.25 hours for the journey.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-124-700x435.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"The trail is rated easy, and Missouri State Parks recommends carving out at least 2.25 hours for the journey.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5-124-700x435.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"The trail is rated easy, and Missouri State Parks recommends carving out at least 2.25 hours for the journey.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571175 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Paddle past gorgeous, lush green during the spring and in the summer.  Don&#8217;t forget your camera, sunscreen, and water for your trek.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-81-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Paddle past gorgeous, lush green during the spring and in the summer. Don't forget your camera, sunscreen, and water for your trek.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8-81-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Paddle past gorgeous, lush green during the spring and in the summer. Don't forget your camera, sunscreen, and water for your trek.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- Legacy Fallback --><!-- Google Ad Count 3 --><\/p>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571165 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Get glimpses of the past as you paddle, too.  Peabody Lake sits where Peabody Mining Company, a strip mine, once operated.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-125-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Get glimpses of the past as you paddle, too. Peabody Lake sits where Peabody Mining Company, a strip mine, once operated.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3-125-700x419.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Get glimpses of the past as you paddle, too. Peabody Lake sits where Peabody Mining Company, a strip mine, once operated.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\" gallery-item attachment-3571177 orientation-landscape size-large \"><figcaption class=\" gallery-caption \">Learn more on the official website of <a href=\"https:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/finger-lakes-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finger Lakes State Park<\/a>.<\/figcaption><div class=\" gallery-image-container \">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-61-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load javascript-required\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Learn more on the official website of &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/finger-lakes-state-park&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Finger Lakes State Park&lt;\/a&gt;.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/img-aws.ehowcdn.com\/700x\/cdn.onlyinyourstate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9-61-700x525.jpg\" class=\" gallery-image  lazy-load \" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-description=\"Learn more on the official website of &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/mostateparks.com\/park\/finger-lakes-state-park&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Finger Lakes State Park&lt;\/a&gt;.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/paddle-adventure-mo\/\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do you have a favorite water trail in Missouri?  Tell us about it in the comments!  Then check out this water trail at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlyinyourstate.com\/missouri\/aquatic-trail-lake-of-the-ozarks-mo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake of the Ozarks State Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oiys-locations-list\" style=\"padding: 0 0 24px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Finger Lakes State Park, 1505 Peabody Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n\t\t  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n\t\t  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n\t\t  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n\t\t  js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.2&appId=431589380343283&autoLogAppEvents=1\";\n\t\t  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n\t\t}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; &#13; Exploring Missouri is easy, and most of us have been on our fair share of scenic hikes. 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If you&#8217;re a fan of trails other floating, you&#8217;ll find several picturesque [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13370"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13370\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}