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Rockwoods Range

4.5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Wildwood, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Rockwoods Range'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.

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What runners say about Rockwoods Range

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (100 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Total length is 14 miles, with the trail becoming more scenic with more and more rock covered in moss, hence the name green rock trail.”

Hands down, one of the best hiking trails I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. It's a straight trail, meaning it doesn't loop you back so you have to literally turn around on path and go back( which I have no problem with).

★★★★★ — Drako , Jun 2022

Gorgeous area with a road to drive through plus trails for hiking. My favorite part was the creek. There is a parking area right off the road with a short trail to a beautiful area of the creek to explore.

★★★★★ — Rachel , Mar 2019

Super peaceful creek walk. If it has rained recently there's a large refreshing rock to relax on and jump off into the swimming hole for kids. Family and Kid Friendly. Please pick up after yourself so we can keep this quiet little hole fun.😃

★★★★★ — Devin , Jul 2022

9:25am, Sept 24, no other hikers around. Green trail was Rocky for intermediate to expert hikers. Enjoyed it! Tree foilage was too full to see the view from the round house memorial, but weather was good. A wood thrush was following us:)

★★★★★ — Joshua , Sep 2019

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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 7 mentions

“Total length is 14 miles, with the trail becoming more scenic with more and more rock covered in moss, hence the name green rock trail.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Nice trails some steep hills.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It's a straight trail, meaning it doesn't loop you back so you have to literally turn around on path and go back( which I have no problem with).”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There is a parking area right off the road with a short trail to a beautiful area of the creek to explore.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Rockwoods Range

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemdc.mo.gov
  • Phone+1 636-458-2236
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Tuesday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Wednesday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Thursday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Friday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Saturday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am
Sunday 12–6 am, 10 pm–12 am

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Rockwoods Range

Wildwood, Missouri

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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.