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Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Public park with scenic hiking and biking trails, a boardwalk, and turtles.
What runners say about Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead
“a clean walking path that has little trails of the main that lead down to the creek.”
“Its got HILLS and trees and cool bike paths nestled up against a creek and scenic bluffs.”
This is my favorite place to go walking. Ive walked there several times with my parents, as well as with a friend of mine. I'll admit, I don't walk nearly as much as a should, as I am the King of Laziness, but sometimes it's nice to just get outside and enjoy what little is left of nature.
Wide trail, they have some flat trails and other areas that are steeper, we love the trail but wish it was a little more shaded in the flat areas. Also have creek that you can walk along and well.
This trail is great because not everyone knows about it. We enjoyed the scenery and elevations during our walk.
Beautiful scenic trail. Secluded trail, follows creek bottom for large portion of the trail. Large wooded and rocky hills sides. Lots of birds and other wildlife wandering around. I saw a young coyote crossing the path. Unaware or uncaring of my presence. Great peacefull and way to pass time. Provided by state of mo.
Trail conditions & character
“Its got HILLS and trees and cool bike paths nestled up against a creek and scenic bluffs.”
“not heavily populated, but has a decent strem of people walking dogs, and moving about.”
“Really lovely running trail, well maintained, mostly crushed limestone.”
“Its got HILLS and trees and cool bike paths nestled up against a creek and scenic bluffs.”
“Wide trail, they have some flat trails and other areas that are steeper, we love the trail but wish it was a little more shaded in the flat areas.”
“There are a few spots that are extremely rough making it very hard to push my daughter's stroller through, though.”
“This trail just north of Hwy 70 off Bus Loop 70 West+Creasy Springs rd north is awesome!”
Plan your run at Bear Creek Trail - N Creasy Springs Road Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecomo.gov
- Phone(573) 874-7460
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–7 PM |
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