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Roark Creek Trail East Stockstill Trailhead
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Branson, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Roark Creek Trail East Stockstill 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 Roark Creek Trail East Stockstill Trailhead
Pretty decent trail. It starts a short distance from Cox, and goes until it dead ends at a cliff overlooking Roark Creek. Good swimming holes all along the way as well. Free parking garage at Cox, and a block to this trailhead. Parking lot at CoxHealth-Taney County Therapy Services.
Trail conditions & character
“Free parking garage at Cox, and a block to this trailhead.”
Plan your run at Roark Creek Trail East Stockstill Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebransonparksandrecreation.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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