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Spring Branch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Imperial, Missouri · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Spring Branch Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestrooms

What runners say about Spring Branch Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Even have access to walk the Creek if you want to still a beautiful place to walk”

Nice trail for a short walk with pups. We have an older little dog that use to love our hikes together sadly her back legs are getting bad. This was her speed she loved it here as did our pup. Not too crowded on a sat. The creek is nice it would be nice for kids too.

★★★★★ — Ian , Mar 2021

Great for a short rugged hike. If you only have an hour to hike, go here.

★★★★★ — J. , Jan 2021

I crossed the road from the Limestone Trail. I noticed a nice little park with gazebos and an area for kids to play but stuck to the trail. What I loved about this particular trail was the storyline for kids on how rock formations are made and the different types of rocks especially in the local area.

★★★★★ — Nick , Apr 2026

Pretty good trail! We stopped for a walk during our road trip. Pets allowed—they even have poop bags at the trail head. Tons of animal prints in the snow—a lot of deer, some rabbits, and dogs! It took us WAAAYYYY less time than the signs indicated.

★★★★☆ — Megan , Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“We have an older little dog that use to love our hikes together sadly her back legs are getting bad.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Even have access to walk the Creek if you want to still a beautiful place to walk”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“The portion we did, ran alongside a creek and was flat.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“If you have kids, there is picnic areas, a playground, bathrooms, and a short story book trail.”

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Plan your run at Spring Branch Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemostateparks.com

Where to find Spring Branch Trail

Imperial, Missouri

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Running trails near Imperial

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Limestone Hill Trail

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Arnold Hike and Bike park

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Strawberry Creek Nature Area Trailhead

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Teszars Woods Conservation Area

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Pomme Creek Park

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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.