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Fort Zumwalt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,380 Google reviews · Running trail in O'Fallon, Missouri · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Fort Zumwalt Park'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.

1 miShadedLit at nightScenicWaterTrailhead parking

Tree-lined spot on a 48-acre War of 1812 site, with a historic home & chimney, picnics & fishing.

What runners say about Fort Zumwalt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,380 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It is very well maintained and the people who visit are careful to leave it as nice as they found it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“If you're looking to catch a lot and have a good time whilst being surrounded by a beautiful environment this is your spot.”

Nice park, for all ages. Walking path (1 mile circuit) along drive, (1/2 mile circuit) around central lake, open and wooded trails, disc golf course. Large playground, several picnic area. Historical site.

★★★★★ — Mary , Aug 2021

Excellent little place to go on a lake side walk. This place is very well kept and maintained. Everybody is super friendly. You could go on a nice walk, play Frisbee golf, I just have a nice little Lakeside picnic. You should check this place out for yourself!

★★★★★ — Gregg , Jul 2020

I love this park. It has a beautiful path around the lake area, which allows for public fishing. You see ducks and turtles, along with lots of native plants. It is very well maintained and the people who visit are careful to leave it as nice as they found it.

★★★★★ — Lori , Aug 2025

Save this park to visit when it’s Christmas. This was from last Christmas. It’s a drive thru and one day for walking thru the lights. It was beautiful.

★★★★☆ — Nathasha , Mar 2026

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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 12 mentions

“If you're looking to catch a lot and have a good time whilst being surrounded by a beautiful environment this is your spot.”

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💡 Lit for night running 8 mentions

“We recently attended the celebration of lights walk through for the first time and absolutely loved it.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Walking path (1 mile circuit) along drive, (1/2 mile circuit) around central lake, open and wooded trails, disc golf course.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Great side roadway parking for an RV!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Has a water fountain in the pond.”

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Plan your run at Fort Zumwalt Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteofallonmo.gov
  • Phone(636) 474-2732
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–5:30 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 Fort Zumwalt Park

1000 Jessup Dr W, O'Fallon, MO 63366

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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.