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Stinson Creek Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Fulton, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Stinson Creek Trail'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.

ShadedDog-friendly

Hiking, running and dog-walking spot with shaded pathways for recreation and exercise.

What runners say about Stinson Creek Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions
🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Shady end of the trail , makes for a lovely walk”

It a great little place to park your car and start your walk or run. It has a couple of park benches. Unfortunately the bathroom is down by the ball field and it's only open in the summer months.

★★★★★ — Chris , Mar 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Shady end of the trail , makes for a lovely walk”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Stinson Creek Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefulton.recdesk.com
  • Phone+1 573-592-3111

Hours

Monday 6 am–12 am
Tuesday 6 am–12 am
Wednesday 6 am–12 am
Thursday 6 am–12 am
Friday 6 am–12 am
Saturday 6 am–12 am
Sunday 6 am–12 am

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 Stinson Creek Trail

Stinson Creek Trail, Fulton, MO 65251

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Running trails near Fulton

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

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Shooting Star Trailhead

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LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly area for hiking with a creek, horses, and an overlook.

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Gans Creek Recreation Area

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320-acre regional park with multi-purpose fields for baseball/softball, football & soccer.

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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.