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Rainbow Basin Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Kirksville, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rainbow Basin Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Rainbow Basin Trailhead
Very nice trail entrance. Easy road to get to it with a few parking spots. Multiple different trail heads to enter from with lots of trails to explore.
Nice trail, very private from main roads and includes an interesting drive to visit. Neighbors may seem nosy but I actually liked that people in the area appeared to be paying attention. I recommend it if you're passing through for sure!
Favorite place to take my dog hiking. He loves the trails and paths made. I've almost gotten lost a couple of times, so make sure you hike according to your level.
Walked to the left of the trailhead down about 1/4 mile to the fishing pond. Beautiful area for a short walk in the winter.
Plan your run at Rainbow Basin Trailhead
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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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