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Saint Joseph Riverwalk - South Entrance
4.1 ★★★★☆ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Saint Joseph Riverwalk - South Entrance'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.
Paved, scenic riverside trail winding past historical markers, wildlife refuges and casinos.
What runners say about Saint Joseph Riverwalk - South Entrance
“Very scenic though very close to the rail ways, so occasionally you may hear a train passing through.”
“There is nothing more peaceful then sitting by the water and clearing it head.”
This a 2.25 mile flat wide paved path north from The Landing in St Joe to Heritage ballpark for no motorized use. The path winds along the Missouri River past the Remington Nature Center and Riverboat Casino. So about 4 to 4.5 miles to travel for a round trip. It would better if there was a public restroom someplace.
When the weather is good it's a beautiful way to spend a wonderful morning, afternoon or evening. The walk follows the Missouri River for several miles, past historical markers for, among other things, the Lewis and Clark river crossing, the Pony Express and a wildlife refuge.
My son and I took an evening jog through downtown and decided to hit the river walk. It's was so beautiful, we caught the sunset at the perfect time. The trail was clear and open. The walks grass was lush, trimmed and full of wild rabbits of all sizes. It sure is nice to get back outside...
Walk and hammock here often and it’s very peaceful! Never too busy and the nature center is right there next to the trail / river!
Trail conditions & character
“When the weather is good it's a beautiful way to spend a wonderful morning, afternoon or evening.”
“There is nothing more peaceful then sitting by the water and clearing it head.”
“25 mile flat wide paved path north from The Landing in St Joe to Heritage ballpark for no motorized use.”
“25 mile flat wide paved path north from The Landing in St Joe to Heritage ballpark for no motorized use.”
“The walk follows the Missouri River for several miles, past historical markers for, among other things, the Lewis and Clark river crossing, the Pony Express and a wildlife refuge.”
Plan your run at Saint Joseph Riverwalk - South Entrance
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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 5 am–12 am |
| Friday | 5 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 5 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 5 am–12 am |
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