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Bennett Spring State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,143 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Bennett Spring State Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Serious trout fishing in a stocked stream, plus camping, hiking, canoeing & a rustic dining lodge.
What runners say about Bennett Spring State Park
“The campground was nice, the bathrooms were well kept, and the food at the restaurant got the job done.”
“Bennett Springs state park is beautiful with several campground options and cabins, the fly fishing for trout is great.”
What a beautiful park for camping and trout fishing! It has it all. Accommodations from RV camping to cabins, motel units (including some pet friendly). If full, there are plenty of resorts nearby. Great camp store with plenty of fishing supplies. Trout hatchery, beautiful scenery and hiking, lodge restaurant on-site.
Beautiful park with plenty to do for the non-fishing crowd. There are several trails to explore along with walking along the water. There is also a gift shop, restaurant, several play areas, some pinic tables with grills, and a nice nature center.
the renovations and mothers nature made it difficult for fishing but that's why they call it fishing and not catching had wonderful time spent the weekend with the family and had an amazing time even with the storms that came in fishing is tough and alot of smaller fish the seaweed moss was very thick and covering and…
Very beautiful park! Lots of people fishing here at the park. If that is your sport, this is the park to be! Me and my son went hiking to the natural tunnel and it was absolutely amazing.And definitely worth the hike if you ever visit this park! Watch out for ticks!
Trail conditions & character
“Bennett Springs state park is beautiful with several campground options and cabins, the fly fishing for trout is great.”
“The campground was nice, the bathrooms were well kept, and the food at the restaurant got the job done.”
Plan your run at Bennett Spring State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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