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Jefferson City Greenway System-East Branch

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Jefferson City, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Jefferson City Greenway System-East Branch'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 Jefferson City Greenway System-East Branch

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The clean and well kept public restrooms are greatly appreciated.”

Very nice pavement, I was hoping for a little longer but it was around 2 miles

★★★★☆ — Will , May 2023

The greenway is such a great place to go for a leisurely walk, some serious runs/power walks or walk your dog. The greenway is central for all ages. The clean and well kept public restrooms are greatly appreciated.

★★★★★ — Susan , Feb 2018

This is an awesome trail systems in Jefferson City. The trails are very well maintained. You can ride a bike, as well. There are multiple trails on this systems. Some are more popular than others.

★★★★★ — Bluecandycorn , Nov 2017

every day i walk this every single day its roughly a 45 minute walk on the trail to the park and then roughly a 45 minute home

★★★★★ — Nichole , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Plan your run at Jefferson City Greenway System-East Branch

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitejeffersoncitymo.gov
  • Phone(573) 634-6482

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

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 Jefferson City Greenway System-East Branch

600 E McCarty St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

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Ellis-Porter Park

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PavedShadedScenic

Clean park featuring 2 playgrounds (1 for toddlers) and an amphitheater.

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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.