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Hominy Creek Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hominy Creek 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 Hominy Creek Trail
Wonderful trail, paved and easily walked. No restrooms so have an empty bladder or prepare to trek into woods to avoid commiting public exposure. -1s for that.
a great trail for a beginner. large, smooth concrete trail for walkers, joggers, and bikers. a neat mix of urban and city views.
Nice paved trail that followed a little creek for most of my walk. Heard and saw plenty of wildlife
Trail conditions & character
“Nice paved trail that followed a little creek for most of my walk.”
“No restrooms so have an empty bladder or prepare to trek into woods to avoid commiting public exposure.”
Plan your run at Hominy Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecomo.gov
- Phone(573) 874-2489
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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