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Nature Trail At Unity Village
4.7 ★★★★★ 600 Google reviews · Running trail in Unity Village, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Nature Trail At Unity Village'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.
Peaceful nature trail featuring a natural bridge and a lake.
What runners say about Nature Trail At Unity Village
“Some moderate inclines, but a well kept, mostly gravel trail.”
“Picturesque views, shaded by trees, and varying levels on intensity on its 3mile lap with multiple sitting areas along the way.”
“a peaceful place to go reflect if you're missing a pet who has passed.”
This is a great nature trail for those that have a moderate fitness level. You will have to go uphill to get back to the trailhead so strollers and wheelchairs will be challenging, as it's a gravel & dirt path.
We loved it peace and serenity very beautiful. You could feel the peace as you walk the the garden. The water falls were lovely and everything is so green good for the hearts. Thank you
Really cool area to walk around! Not too crowded and easy to get around. I definitely am curious to know the full story behind this place. Lots of interesting and random spots along the trail. Behind some trees we found but couldn't get a picture of, a giant bowl. It was cement and almost the size of a small pool.
Cannot say enough about this place. Beautiful scenery, long trails, massive lakes, and interesting landmarks and history. Id say it's much better than James A. Reed in terms of natural beauty.
Trail conditions & character
“Picturesque views, shaded by trees, and varying levels on intensity on its 3mile lap with multiple sitting areas along the way.”
“You will have to go uphill to get back to the trailhead so strollers and wheelchairs will be challenging, as it's a gravel & dirt path.”
“Either direction you take has a slight hill that will give a workout.”
“You will have to go uphill to get back to the trailhead so strollers and wheelchairs will be challenging, as it's a gravel & dirt path.”
“a peaceful place to go reflect if you're missing a pet who has passed.”
“The trail is pet-friendly as long as they are on leash.”
“You will have to go uphill to get back to the trailhead so strollers and wheelchairs will be challenging, as it's a gravel & dirt path.”
“5 miles and there are significant hills to climb.”
“You will have to go uphill to get back to the trailhead so strollers and wheelchairs will be challenging, as it's a gravel & dirt path.”
“This is a great nature trail for those that have a moderate fitness level.”
Plan your run at Nature Trail At Unity Village
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websiteunityvillage.org
- Phone(816) 524-3550
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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