Shepherd mountain bike park phase 2A, ironton, iron county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Missouri Department of Transportation $112,919.37 through the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on June 25, 2025, to fund Phase 2A of the Shepherd Mountain Bike Park project in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri. The award supports the construction of recreational trail infrastructure consisting of 2.2 miles of crushed rock and stone cross-country climbing trail along the Lakeside Mountain Trail and 5 miles of natural surface cross-country hiking and biking loop trail along the Lake Cross Country Loop Trail.

The project deliverables include four low-area bridges to facilitate trail connectivity and trail amenities such as signage and bike racks to enhance user experience and accessibility. This funding aligns with the Recreational Trails Program's mandate to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized recreational uses, supporting multimodal trail infrastructure and public recreation across Missouri.

Project description

Construction of 2.2 miles of crushed rock/stone cross country climbing trail on the lakeside mountain trail and 5 miles of natural surface cross country hiking and biking loop trail on the lake cross country loop trail. The trail will include 4 low area bridges, along with trail amenities including signage and bike racks.