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Spring Branch Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Imperial, Missouri · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
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.
What runners say about Spring Branch Trail
“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.
Great for a short rugged hike. If you only have an hour to hike, go here.
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.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“We have an older little dog that use to love our hikes together sadly her back legs are getting bad.”
“Even have access to walk the Creek if you want to still a beautiful place to walk”
“The portion we did, ran alongside a creek and was flat.”
“If you have kids, there is picnic areas, a playground, bathrooms, and a short story book trail.”
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
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