Kirksville’s Secret Gem: A 20-Mile FLATS Adventure

🌲 20 Miles on the FLATS at Thousand Hills State Park | Trail Run Recap 🏃‍♂️💨 Join me for a scenic and challenging 20-mile trail run through the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) in Kirksville, Missouri! This underrated gem winds around Forest Lake and through Thousand Hills State Park—offering everything from lake views and technical singletrack to spillways, campsites, and those classic Midwest woods we love. In this video, you’ll get: ✅ A look at the full trail route (with Strava map) ✅ Trail conditions and terrain overview ✅ Campsites and park features ✅ Views that'll make you want to lace up and get lost in the best way 📍Trail: Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) 📍Location: Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville, MO 📏Distance: 20 Miles 🟢 Strava link:   / strava   If you’re a fan of trail running, state park adventures, and the occasional "why am I doing this to myself?" moment, SUBSCRIBE for more trail content, race recaps, and outdoor mischief. Got questions about the trail or want to share your own Missouri trail favorites? Drop them in the comments below! #FLATS #ThousandHillsStatePark #MissouriTrails #TrailLife #Ultrarunning #ExploreMissouri #TrailAdventure #ForestLakeTrail #StravaRun #TrailRunning