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Rockwoods Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 Google reviews · Running trail in Wildwood, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 3.2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rockwoods Reservation'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.
Wildlife reserve with an education center & miles of hiking trails plus a pavilion & picnic tables.
What runners say about Rockwoods Reservation
“The trail was well maintained and easy to follow, not too muddy or buggy early spring.”
“Very scenic , good amount of incline , and very quiet with few other hikers .”
“Great for hiking, road or mountain biking, treking, camping or just to go and be surround by peaceful nature”
“Family friendly and an amazing place for relatively easy hikes.”
This Is An Absolutely Beautiful & Great Hike. When we went it was a light rain most of the time but it actually just made it an amazing hike and nice relaxing atmosphere. The trails are well kept and suitable for a family with so much beauty to see. Fun for adventures and seeing all sorts of nature and life to absorb.
Tried trail among the trees, lime kiln loop trail and rock quarry trail. They are absolutely fun and full of green! If it’s closer, I will definitely go often! Btw, stop on the way to the trails, the alpacas are very friendly!
Beautiful trails, campgrounds, picnic sites. Paved and dirt trails. Great for hiking, road or mountain biking, treking, camping or just to go and be surround by peaceful nature
Arrived to the Rock Quarry Trailhead at 9am this morning. Wasn't terribly crowded. Hiked the Rock Quarry, Trail Among The Trees, and the Lime Kiln Trail. Not too many people and the woods were just beautiful. Saw my first frost flowers ever!!! Will be back in the Spring.
Trail conditions & character
“Very scenic , good amount of incline , and very quiet with few other hikers .”
“Very scenic , good amount of incline , and very quiet with few other hikers .”
“Think twice before taking your dog on a 90 degree day and if you do, give your best friend lots of water and breaks.”
“That one is a bit more rugged with rocks and roots and things, besides going uphill and down in several places.”
“The Wildlife Habitat Trail which is short, paved, and accessible.”
“Tried trail among the trees, lime kiln loop trail and rock quarry trail.”
“And then it ends at the road and you have to just walk back to the trailhead”
“Great for hiking, road or mountain biking, treking, camping or just to go and be surround by peaceful nature”
“When we went it was a light rain most of the time but it actually just made it an amazing hike and nice relaxing atmosphere.”
Plan your run at Rockwoods Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance3.2 mi back to where you parked
- 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 — 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 | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
Running trails near Wildwood
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Lime Kiln Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Peaceful hiking area with a 3-mile loop trail featuring a creek, elevation, and rocky parts.
Wildwood Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Relaxed park featuring clean restrooms plus a playground and walking trails along with a creek.
