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Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Hannibal, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Steyermark Woods Conservation Area'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parkingMile markers

73 acres of forest popular for wildlife viewing, mountain biking, hiking & archery hunting.

What runners say about Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful day to witness the first signs of Spring.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“The paths are easy to follow, and the frozen waterfall and brilliant mosses and lichens made up for the lack of foliage.”

This was an amazing nature hike! I went slow and thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in nature. The canopy of trees overhead is very tall and it's a really cool hike. A trillion colors of green! It took me 1hr 20 min, but again I was leisurely walking.

★★★★★ — Hannah , Jun 2025

Even in Winter this place makes for a nice hike. The paths are easy to follow, and the frozen waterfall and brilliant mosses and lichens made up for the lack of foliage. We plan to return in Spring.

★★★★☆ — John , Feb 2025

There is a basset hound that lives near the trailhead that runs over to say hi. He is super cute and friendly but if you have dog aggressive dogs it can be a hassle.

★★★★☆ — Emily , Apr 2018

Great place to hike. Interesting spring house and waterfall on the extended loop.

★★★★★ — Anthony , May 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The paths are easy to follow, and the frozen waterfall and brilliant mosses and lichens made up for the lack of foliage.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is a basset hound that lives near the trailhead that runs over to say hi.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“He is super cute and friendly but if you have dog aggressive dogs it can be a hassle.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“There needs to be better trail markers as we encountered being at a 3 way a few times and ended up walking very far away.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Be ready to climb some hills!”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemdc.mo.gov
  • Phone+1 573-248-2530
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 4 am–10 pm
Tuesday 4 am–10 pm
Wednesday 4 am–10 pm
Thursday 4 am–10 pm
Friday 4 am–10 pm
Saturday 4 am–10 pm
Sunday 4 am–10 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 Steyermark Woods Conservation Area

Hannibal, Missouri

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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.