Magic Dragon 4 2025

What is a Multi-surface Trail System?

A multi-surface trail system generally consists of both hard surface greenways and soft surface trails. These two-way off-road systems can be used for numerous forms of recreation such as walking, biking, hiking, jogging, running, skating, as well as wheelchair accessible. One of the biggest benefits of a multi-surface trails system is they are a safe connection corridor to businesses, cultural attractions, parks, and other recreation sites. Multi-surface trails are often a partnership between public and private entities and public and private land. The surface can vary from paved to asphalt to gravel to natural surfaces. They are designed to be used by all ages and for all skill levels.

Trails and greenways are an excellent draw for families and tourists. Studies show availability of trails and greenways impact people’s decision on where to vacation, how long they stay and whether they will return. They are proven to increase surrounding property values, reduce health care costs for the community, as well as revitalize and grow businesses near trails.

The initial phase of Magic Dragon Trail System was professionally designed to build approximately 70 miles of world-class, recreational trails in the Osage Beach area as an economic driver for the Lake Area. We plan to bring recreational trails to all areas of the Lake of the Ozarks and eventually connect to other trail systems. In 2022, we completed The Magic Dragon Skills Park and a half mile of single track natural surface trail located adjacent to the Tri-County YMCA. The Skills Park and Trail is open to the public free of charge.

https://magicdragontrails.com/