Mark Twain State Park hosts ribbon cutting for new trail

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The team at Mark Twain State Park has announced the ribbon cutting for the newest trail at the park. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the new trailhead near the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning station off Highway 107.

The new Ben Sapp Memorial Trail is a 1.1-mile hiking trail that traverses woodlands and prairie features. The trail is named for Ben Sapp, a former Mark Twain State Park superintendent who wanted to share his love of nature, family and the park with others.

Immediately after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be a town hall-style public meeting for Mark Twain State Park, Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site and Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site. Representatives from DNR’s Division of State Parks will be on hand to provide information about these facilities, and the public will be encouraged to share comments and questions about the facilities and their operations. The meeting will also take place at the new trailhead near the 107 Boat Ramp fish-cleaning station.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.