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Cedar Creek Trail MTNF
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, 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 Cedar Creek Trail MTNF 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.
What runners say about Cedar Creek Trail MTNF
“Love this area, 22 miles hiking trails, hou can found beautiful creeks, cliffs, camping spots”
Great trail. Backwoods and rugged as it should be. Not your city dog park bathroom trail. 2 very very large bald eagles live just South of where Cedar creek meets Smith creek by the farm house that sits in that sharp bend of Cedar creek. At first glance I thought I was looking at geese flying by.
Rustic trails through woodland. Rocky walking. Watch your step. Enjoyable geologic terrain.
Basically, in the middle of nowhere but absolutely beautiful views. Loose boards on the bridge. Steeps slopes, loose rock, and watch for trail markers!! 😉 enjoy
We parked and walked across the Rutherford Bridge then up the hill to the trail head. It was a lovely weekday and we only met one other pair of people walking. Several boards on the bridge are loose, so cross with caution.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this area, 22 miles hiking trails, hou can found beautiful creeks, cliffs, camping spots”
Plan your run at Cedar Creek Trail MTNF
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.
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