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Rock Creek Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Gladstone, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rock Creek Trail'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 Rock Creek Trail
“A beautiful trail for both walking and cycling”
Great, smooth trail that runs alongside a creek. Good for walking (with or without a dog), running or cycling.
Gladstone did a really nice job with this trail. They used to mow all the way to the creek wish they still did. Maybe they could put some benches closer to the creek.
Wide, paved trail great for walking or biking. Beautiful stream winds along path.
Trail conditions & character
“Great, smooth trail that runs alongside a creek.”
Plan your run at Rock Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegladstone.mo.us
- Phone+1 816-423-4200
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