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Joachim Loop Trail
3.8 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Herculaneum, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joachim Loop 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 Joachim Loop Trail
There was insane traffic on I55 so decided to take a break and go for a run. Beautiful trail to run/walk. Very quiet and nice trail. Loved it.
Great trail!! The actual Trailhead is not at the address location. Follow Station Rd past address to stop sign, go left over bridge and you’ll see trail head sign with the baseball field.
Bring your bug spray!!!!!! I love walking this trail when it's hot with the dogs. But if mosquitos like you, make sure to bring your bug spray or they will eat you alive by the hundreds!
Nice place to walk around, although some of the trails are muddy due to recent rain. It appears to be lowland near a creek and is likely to be periodically inundated. Nevertheless, it features three walking tracks of varying distances to suit different stamina levels.
Trail conditions & character
“I think overall it's clean, nice trail, dog park, kids park with water features and a few baseball feilds right next to the river.”
“1 mile walk around the 10' wide crushed rock outer loop through the bottom land forest with mature trees.”
“Nice place to walk around, although some of the trails are muddy due to recent rain.”
Plan your run at Joachim Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitecityofherculaneum.gov
- Phone(636) 475-4447
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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