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Evans Lake at Mosaic

4.5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Evans Lake at Mosaic'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.

Open 24hLit at night

What runners say about Evans Lake at Mosaic

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great new walking/running paths on the north side of Mosaic. All asphalt, well done, and they give you options. I modified all my running routes that went thus direction to utilize the new trails and the bridge.

★★★★★ — J , Sep 2022

First time walking this trail next to Mosaic and enjoyed it a lot! The trail winds around a lake that has a fountain in the middle of it and there's a little bridge you cross over while on your stroll.

★★★★★ — Wendy , May 2025

Wonderful place to walk,take pictures for special occasions, beautiful background,very relaxing atmosphere,love this area 😀

★★★★★ — Margaret , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

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.

💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“The bridge is lit up, and the Mosaic parking lights keep the southernmost trail fairly well lit if that's a concern.”

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Plan your run at Evans Lake at Mosaic

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.

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 Evans Lake at Mosaic

902 N Riverside Rd, St Joseph, MO 64507

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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.