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Beaver Creek Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Rolla, Missouri · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Beaver Creek Conservation Area'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.

PavedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Beaver Creek Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“This is an absolutely gorgeous trail hidden in plain site RIGHT outside of town!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Quick easy trail with a creek and bridge that goes over it .”

This is an absolutely gorgeous trail hidden in plain site RIGHT outside of town! If you know where the VFW Tank is, then you've been by Beaver Creek! The trail is gorgeous, creek is beautiful. I never even made it to the end pavilion archery range! I had plenty to keep me occupied.

★★★★★ — Jess , Jun 2022

Very pretty area to walk. Not a very long walk, only 1/4 of a mile but has an archery range which you can either walk up to, or drive up via a little access road north of the parking area.

★★★★★ — ???? , Dec 2022

Trail is not very long but it's a nice trail. Some excellent trees and even a stream with a small bridge. There is an archery range at one of the trail, so bring your bow.

★★★★★ — Eric , Mar 2022

Quick easy trail with a creek and bridge that goes over it .MAKE SURE TO TAKE BUG SPRAY!!!

★★★★☆ — Amy , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Not a very long walk, only 1/4 of a mile but has an archery range which you can either walk up to, or drive up via a little access road north of the parking area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Beaver Creek Conservation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemdc.mo.gov
  • Phone(573) 368-2225
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 4 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 4 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 4 AM–10 PM
Thursday 4 AM–10 PM
Friday 4 AM–10 PM
Saturday 4 AM–10 PM
Sunday 4 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Beaver Creek Conservation Area

US-63, Rolla, MO 65401

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.