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Possum Woods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Possum Woods 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.
Nature preserve featuring well-maintained trails for hiking with river views, picnic areas, and parking.
What runners say about Possum Woods Conservation Area
“The remodeled pavilion is great for hosting events, and the hiking trails are very well maintained!”
“Easy trails, great creek access, beautiful woods, and a convenient pavilion for gathering.”
“A very nice and peaceful park on the Meramec River.”
A good hike. The name of the park on the sign says something different then possum woods but it is listed as that on the map. Its a quick short trail threw the woods 1-1.5 miles depending on route you take. Trail goes high on bluffs over looking meramec river.
This is one of our favorite places to come enjoy nature! Easy trails, great creek access, beautiful woods, and a convenient pavilion for gathering. Possum Woods Conservation area and Emmennegger Nature Park are basically the same place.
We came here for a rock and crystal show that my daughters love. It was a very cool place with lots to do. Since we came here for the show we have come back to walk the trails. Good place to go.
Great park to relax at for a while. Fishing is good if you're up for some river fishing! The remodeled pavilion is great for hosting events, and the hiking trails are very well maintained!
Trail conditions & character
“Easy trails, great creek access, beautiful woods, and a convenient pavilion for gathering.”
“Where u park there is also a old abandoned set of concrete steps to no where up the hill in the woods.”
“A very nice and peaceful park on the Meramec River.”
“There is running water and the bathrooms are clean.”
Plan your run at Possum Woods Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitemdc.mo.gov
- Phone+1 314-301-1500
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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