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Lamine River Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 243 Google reviews · Running trail in Sedalia, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lamine River Conservation Area'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.

MixedOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Area of land with a river and ponds, featuring trails and areas for boating and camping.

What runners say about Lamine River Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (243 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Lamine River conservation area is another beautiful FREE conservation area maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Peaceful and definitely planning on a return trip.”

I was unfamiliar with the area, and driving in the general direction looking for a place to view the solar eclipse after our original plans fell through. It was super easy to find by following the signs, not very crowded and there are many secluded areas and communal areas that are all easily accessible by car.

★★★★★ — Chelsea , Sep 2017

Over 6,000 Acres of public use land for hunting, fishing or hiking. It has the river and multiple small lakes and ponds. A boat ramp on the river. Abundant deer, Turkey and small game.

★★★★★ — Alan , Mar 2019

Walked the trail until I found the river. It was muddy, though it's a beautiful place.

★★★★★ — Lynie , Aug 2019

Very nice ramp down to the river. The ramp is long and fairly steep and may pose an issue for older people and others who have trouble walking. The bank is not cleared for lawn chairs or other outdoor seating. There is plenty of parking for your vehicle with and without boat trailers.

★★★★★ — Phil , Jun 2018

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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 8 mentions

“I was unfamiliar with the area, and driving in the general direction looking for a place to view the solar eclipse after our original plans fell through.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Peaceful and definitely planning on a return trip.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“The area along highway 50 between sedalia and Syracuse is easy to get to with very little gravel and a nice parking area.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“It was muddy, though it's a beautiful place.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Lamine River Conservation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemdc.mo.gov
  • Phone+1 660-366-4652
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Lamine River Conservation Area

Highway 50, Sedalia, MO 65301

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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.