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Krug Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,656 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Krug 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Landscaped getaway offering a lagoon, trails, a playground, roses & a native animal exhibit.

What runners say about Krug Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,656 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“He definitely knows the most beautiful places in St Joseph.”

Beautiful park, definitely worth visiting! Excellent place to take pictures, to go fishing with the kids, to get some hiking or biking in, to drive around and relax, or to have a picnic. The castle is super cool, driving underneath it was an awesome surprise!

★★★★★ — Heather , Apr 2022

Really nice place to go for a hike or picnic. Beautiful views. A must stop during Christmas time for not only the awesome lights but really good funnel cakes too.

★★★★★ — Gary , Mar 2024

Beautiful, unique park. Our family stopped here on our way through to SD. We enjoyed exploring the ruins and structures and walking up to the waterfall. The bathrooms are basic but they were clean. The pavilion and playground both looked nice, too. Highly recommend for spending a few hours or for a quick stop.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , May 2022

This is a great park. It has fun trails for hiking and beautiful old buildings. Great for pictures.

★★★★★ — Bethany , Oct 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“There was a Goose near the waterfall April 24th, 2022 with fishing line and hook around it's neck.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The bathrooms are basic but they were clean.”

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Plan your run at Krug Park

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitem.facebook.com
  • Phone+1 816-271-5500

Hours

Monday 5 am–12 am
Tuesday 5 am–12 am
Wednesday 5 am–12 am
Thursday 5 am–12 am
Friday 5 am–12 am
Saturday 5 am–12 am
Sunday 5 am–12 am

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 Krug Park

3500 St Joseph Ave, St Joseph, MO 64505

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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.