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Riverside Waterfall

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverside, Missouri · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Riverside Waterfall yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

Park offering opportunities for walking and photography, plus a waterfall.

What runners say about Riverside Waterfall

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (138 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“Beautiful Park, was passed by 3 runners while walking the mile and a half track that runs across the street from Riverside Red X through the woods.”

Beautiful and nice rain area to walk. Very nicely kept up. Can be seen from the road but the walking trial is a much nicer experience when visiting the waterfall.

★★★★★ — Angella , Jun 2021

My new favorite picturesque place. The waterfall was beautiful , I really enjoyed the walking trail. It was easy parking right on the side of the road. My family enjoyed visiting, I will definitely be back.

★★★★☆ — Meshall , Oct 2025

Beautiful Park, was passed by 3 runners while walking the mile and a half track that runs across the street from Riverside Red X through the woods. The waterfall towards the center is beautiful and the fountain also was a nice pit stop. Great smoothly paved trail. Makes for a nice short hike.

★★★★★ — Brigid , Sep 2020

Great place to take pictures. Area is always clean! Everyone does a great job picking up after themselves. Great walking paths.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 138 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 27 mentions

“Beautiful Park, was passed by 3 runners while walking the mile and a half track that runs across the street from Riverside Red X through the woods.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Check it out, parking is avail on the side if the road.”

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Plan your run at Riverside Waterfall

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteriversidemo.gov
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Where to find Riverside Waterfall

1920 NW Platte Rd, Riverside, MO 64150

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Running trails near Riverside

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Briarcliff Greenway Park

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Line Creek Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly, shaded, paved creek-side park known for its hiking trails and train rides, plus playgrounds.

2.4 miles away

Missouri Riverfront Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Riverside, MO

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trail for walking or biking between English Landing Park and Riverside Park.

2.9 miles away

Line Creek and Southern Platte Pass Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Kansas City, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife viewing.

3.5 miles away

Kaw Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 935 reviews

Kansas City, KS

MixedScenic

Park with skyline views as well as water activities, theater events & Lewis & Clark heritage trail.

3.6 miles away

The Lewis and Clark

4.5 ★★★★★ 556 reviews

Kansas City, KS

PavedScenic

Riverside park with paved trails, a public restroom, and views of the river.

3.6 miles away

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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.