Missouri’s Jefferson City. The opening of the newest route at Mark Twain State Park has been announced by the park’s staff. The ceremony will take place at the new trailhead close to the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning station off Highway 107 on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
A 1.1-mile hiking trail that passes through grassland characteristics and woodlands is the new Ben Sapp Memorial Trail. The route has the name of Ben Sapp, a former superintendent of Mark Twain State Park who wished to spread his passion for the park, nature, and family.
A town hall-style public meeting for Mark Twain State Park, Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, and Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site will take place just following the ribbon-cutting event. Public comments and inquiries regarding the facilities and their functions are welcome, and representatives from DNR’s Division of State Parks will be available to answer questions and give information about these facilities. Additionally, the new trailhead close to the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning facility will host the meeting.
Visit mostateparks.com to learn more about state parks and historic places. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is home to Missouri State Parks.
