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Quiet Hollow Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Maryland Heights, Missouri · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Quiet Hollow 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.

PavedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring picnic tables and a fitness court, along with an app for suggested workout routines.

What runners say about Quiet Hollow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (56 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“A nice little park for having a quiet moment at the intersection of some busy streets.”

It’s really cool and useful place to do exercise. It just near from my house. I come here for every morning walk. Quite place and no crowed. Must visit here. It’s not a park.

★★★★★ — Vipila , Jun 2023

Fitness court has quite a lot of exercises. Good place to stop on the way to a walk.

★★★★☆ — Ambica , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 56 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“A nice little park for having a quiet moment at the intersection of some busy streets.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Is nice peaceful but the parking is very reduced”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Quiet Hollow Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 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.
  • Websitemarylandheights.com
  • Phone+1 314-738-2565

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 pm

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 Quiet Hollow Park

12469 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

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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.