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Flint Quarry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Eureka, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Flint Quarry Trail'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 Flint Quarry Trail
“Beautiful blazing yellow fall colors in a huge grove of maple trees toward the south end of the trail if you hike in October.”
Fascinating history & beautiful rocks along the trail. Wear sturdy shoes!
I enjoyed the Flint Quarry Trail. It is close enough to the city to be able to go for a few hours. This 3-mile trail is considered a moderate trail because of exposed rocks, incline, and multi use aspects of the trail. During the week, the trail (in the winter) was not populated at all.
7/31/23. Trail is in fairly good shape. A little too much loose gravel in some downhill stretches makes hiking tricky but gravel was needed due to ruts and erosion. Plenty of trees make the trail shady almost everywhere.
Moderately difficult with lots of trail options. One of my favorite hikes in the area but is lacking a view of any kind
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful blazing yellow fall colors in a huge grove of maple trees toward the south end of the trail if you hike in October.”
“This 3-mile trail is considered a moderate trail because of exposed rocks, incline, and multi use aspects of the trail.”
“My dog and I enjoyed the switchbacks and 2 overlooks even with the mud.”
“A little too much loose gravel in some downhill stretches makes hiking tricky but gravel was needed due to ruts and erosion.”
“Convenient restrooms and several trails with nice elevation gain.”
Plan your run at Flint Quarry Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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