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Hickory Grove Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Blue Springs, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove Trail
It's a really nice trail. It's super long and streches deep into the woods of Burr Oak, and connects to many different biomes and areas. Just traveling along it, you can see creeks, limestone bluffs, ponds, prairies, and of course, forests.
I love Burr Oaks, and walk the trails all the time, but today was my first trip on Hickory Grove. It didn't bother me any, but this trail is not a loop. It's listed as 2.3mi, but it opens up down by the Bethany Falls trail head.
We've been coming to Bur Oaks for over 20 years and it's as enjoyable now as it was then. For me personally, Bur Oaks is a place of quiet respite as well as an opportunity to hike and get the most out of the outdoors while maintaining my health. We're so grateful that this is available - right here in Blue Springs.
Lovely walk through the woods. Mostly gravel trails, a little elevation gain, and great views, to include some deer. Not heavily populated this evening, can't say if it's always that way.
Trail conditions & character
“Mostly gravel trails, a little elevation gain, and great views, to include some deer.”
Plan your run at Hickory Grove Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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