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Emporia All Veterans Memorial

4.8 ★★★★★ 384 Google reviews · Running trail in Emporia, Kansas · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Emporia All Veterans Memorial'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.

Scenic

Park featuring a tribute to veterans with a bridge, river, and trails, plus a zoo.

What runners say about Emporia All Veterans Memorial

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (384 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I love how well maintained this memorial is.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful veterans park in the city that founded Veterans Day.”

Such a great memorial. They've really produced a moving experience for anyone who visits. Take the walk, it's well worth it.

★★★★★ — Al , Jul 2023

It's a safe relaxed familiar place. Has a nature trail and a first hand view directly over the Cottonwood River.

★★★★☆ — Adrianna , Sep 2025

Wonderful Historical Memorial exhibit. So proud I got to see this place. It's worth the time. And a beautiful waterfall and nature trail. Found an old plow spike down the trail. Left it at the foot of the flagpole. Its historical and belongs there.

★★★★★ — Devin , Jun 2020

I love how well maintained this memorial is. The path is clear and clean. All plaques are well marked. Some are a little confusing as the names are not marked with years of service but it's very nice to see this memorial

★★★★★ — Jenny , Aug 2024

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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 6 mentions

“Has a nature trail and a first hand view directly over the Cottonwood River.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websiteallveteransday.org
  • Phone(620) 341-4365
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 Emporia All Veterans Memorial

931 S Commercial St #913, Emporia, KS 66801

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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.