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Corby Pond

4.2 ★★★★☆ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Corby Pond'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Fishing spot with a wheelchair-accessible dock and walking trails, plus a public restroom.

What runners say about Corby Pond

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (233 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“They seem to be well maintained and offer a variety of beginner to intermediate options.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful having little picnic with my friends.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful having little picnic with my friends.”

If you havent rode trails here, there are a lot more than I remember. They seem to be well maintained and offer a variety of beginner to intermediate options. Some of them will test your ability pretty well but if you have a first time trail rider its not a bad option either.

★★★★★ — J , Sep 2019

Love going there for a little shut eye and to eat some lunch or a nice lazy walk on one of their many trails or grab your fishing pole, some bait and kick right back for some good ol run off sewer Carp! Can’t beat it any summer day of the year!

★★★★★ — Christopher , Dec 2023

Fixed up pretty nice, docks for fishing benches for resting or nature watching, a bit more parking and a walking path all the way around would make it amazing.

★★★★★ — Jason , Nov 2025

Beautiful paved and unpaved trails. Really enjoy driving to the pond for some quiet time. There are several places to park. Just beautiful.

★★★★★ — Jane , Apr 2019

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful having little picnic with my friends.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Restroom across the street, young fish stocked which is good for youngsters just learning to fish, walking Trails.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Love wheelchair access & docks.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“So beautiful and peaceful having little picnic with my friends.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“A beautiful pond with miles of trails both paved and dirt.”

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Plan your run at Corby Pond

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestjoemo.info
  • Phone+1 816-271-5500
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Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Corby Pond

2202 Northeast Pkwy #2200, St Joseph, MO 64506

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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.