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DeClue Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Wildwood, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from DeClue Trail 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.
What runners say about DeClue Trail Trailhead
“Beautiful Trail area with wonderful overlooks and challenging hiking elevations.”
“Well marked trail with beautiful views!”
Pretty Nice Trail with decent elevation and great views. Be carey it is pretty muddy on some inclines.
Not a scenic trail with but do not expect scenic overlooks. It makes for a great hike in the woods. It's more than the 6.7 miles the park lists, GPS showed over 8. Was muddy after a thaw. A multi-use trail with bikers, horses, and hikers.
Fantastic MTB trail, it's really a blue/black. Has some tech but it goes back and forth. As for a black diamond, it's an easy black. However, this is not a beginner trail. If you are new to mountain biking, work your way up to this.
Great place for hiking, you can hear a lot of birds songs (we were here on early June)
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Trail area with wonderful overlooks and challenging hiking elevations.”
“Be carey it is pretty muddy on some inclines.”
“Beautiful Trail area with wonderful overlooks and challenging hiking elevations.”
Plan your run at DeClue Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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