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Little Creek Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Florissant, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Little Creek Nature 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.

LoopStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about Little Creek Nature Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (16 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

My kids always love their experiences here. I have made a lot of good memories here enjoying the animals and nature walk. My last visit we got see a bunny and we fed goats. My son loved it!

★★★★★ — Raquel , May 2026

I just love this place. It is free any they have lots of events. Or you can go Monday through Friday for walks.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 16 reviews →

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.

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Plan your run at Little Creek Nature Area

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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitefergflor.org
  • Phone+1 314-831-7386
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–4 pm
Tuesday 9 am–4 pm
Wednesday 9 am–4 pm
Thursday 9 am–4 pm
Friday 9 am–4 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Little Creek Nature Area

2295 Dunn Rd, Florissant, MO 63033

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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.