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Rothwell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 549 Google reviews · Running trail in Moberly, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Rothwell 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.

MixedScenic

What runners say about Rothwell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (549 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Parks are always relatively clean, considering the size they do a great job.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Great local park with beautiful trails, lakes, playgrounds, camping, fishing, even archery and disc golf.”

Rothwell is awesome! There is a beautiful lake, a large playground, and several nice paved paths to walk on. I went there a couple of days ago and filmed a video by the baseball fields :) Also, there's a freaking train for kids that runs through the park 😲

★★★★★ — Joel , Apr 2022

Most people in moberly doesn’t even know about this water fall which is a little dry now but when it’s going it’s pretty nice ...it’s just below the spillway from Rothwell lake .it has a nice paved walking trail around the whole park .

★★★★★ — Junior , Jun 2026

Great local park with beautiful trails, lakes, playgrounds, camping, fishing, even archery and disc golf. Huge oak trees are everywhere, and it's a particularly gorgeous sight in late fall. We really enjoy this park and visit often. We love the variety.

★★★★★ — Heather , Nov 2018

We visited the park a couple of weeks ago while traveling and stopped to eat lunch. We walked on the trails and enjoyed the peak fall colors. We loved that so many others were out walking and enjoying the park.

★★★★★ — Ray , Nov 2022

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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 11 mentions

“Great local park with beautiful trails, lakes, playgrounds, camping, fishing, even archery and disc golf.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Rothwell park is a beautifully laid out park with a paved walking trail around a beautiful lake.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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Plan your run at Rothwell Park

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
  • 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.
  • Websitemoberlymo.org
  • Phone+1 660-269-8705

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

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 Rothwell Park

Rothwell Park Rd, Moberly, MO 65270

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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.