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Riverview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 596 Google reviews · Running trail in Hannibal, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverview 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.
A 465-acre forested riverside park with picnic shelters for hire, paved trails & a playground.
What runners say about Riverview Park
“Nice and clean park with beautiful overlook of the river with plenty of space to explore.”
“Nice and clean park with beautiful overlook of the river with plenty of space to explore.”
“Tree covered drives keep the area cool and shaded in the summer.”
“Serene Enjoyable Destination By Mark Twain’s Home Took a lunch there to eat while overlooking the Mississippi River.”
Beautiful and peaceful. There are trails and paved areas to walk or cycle. Interesting trees to admire. I love walking my dog there. The stone wall overlooking some of the Mississippi River islands was such a peaceful place to sit and reflect or read a book. Very clean park. My new favorite place in Hannibal!
Very beautiful spot overlooking the Mississippi River. There are some nice hiking trails through the woods, but the overlooks are also accessible by car. A great place to stop and have a picnic or stretch your legs when traveling I-70. Easily accessible from the highway.
Enjoyed a nice late winter walk to and through this pretty park from my downtown Hannibal hotel. The trails weren’t very well marked or maintained but there were some decent views along there way. I saw several bald eagles and no people.
Super clean and well maintained park! The views were beautiful and the trails were easy for kids and adults! We saw the park but it was too busy for us to play out today, but it is Friday so we'll try again on a different day!
Trail conditions & character
“Serene Enjoyable Destination By Mark Twain’s Home Took a lunch there to eat while overlooking the Mississippi River.”
“Serene Enjoyable Destination By Mark Twain’s Home Took a lunch there to eat while overlooking the Mississippi River.”
“Beautiful, wooded, wide-open area with a trail going down to river bank.”
“Only concern was no bathroom was accessible during our visit.”
“There are some nice hiking trails through the woods, but the overlooks are also accessible by car.”
“There are trails and paved areas to walk or cycle.”
Plan your run at Riverview Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehannibalparks.org
- Phone+1 573-221-0154
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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