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Galloway Creek Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 Google reviews · Running trail in West Plains, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Galloway Creek Nature 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.
Family-friendly recreation area featuring concrete paths, playground gear and picnic tables, plus beaver dams.
What runners say about Galloway Creek Nature Park
“Well maintained trail with lots of flowers and native plants.”
“Beautiful peaceful stroll with easy walkable and disability accessible paths.”
“A small creek that runs through the park makes for a peaceful and serene spot to have lunch or a burger.”
“Beautiful peaceful stroll with easy walkable and disability accessible paths.”
A lovely park located a short distance from West Plains City Hall. Nice large parking area and public restroom (can be messy at times) available. Several trails to venture down with a nice view of the small creek. Park offers several picnic spots, and plenty of mown side areas for rest or play.
Absolutely incredible park. Biked through it and it was gorgous. Saw about 4 bunnies at a section of the park on the left side of the route. Made my day.
I was away from home for a week of training in west plains and found this park to get a run in. Very clean and beautiful scenery. I will definitely visit again for a run or walk when I'm in town.
Beautiful peaceful stroll with easy walkable and disability accessible paths.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful peaceful stroll with easy walkable and disability accessible paths.”
“Many places to sit and eat or visit, a playground for children, and bathrooms right up front!”
“Beautiful peaceful stroll with easy walkable and disability accessible paths.”
“A small creek that runs through the park makes for a peaceful and serene spot to have lunch or a burger.”
“Several paved walking paths good for walking, jogging, bike riding or dog walking.”
Plan your run at Galloway Creek Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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 |
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