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Western Greenway: Hamilton-Carr Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Glencoe, Missouri · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Western Greenway: Hamilton-Carr 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.
What runners say about Western Greenway: Hamilton-Carr Trail
Well maintained, good for a short walk. Google Maps doesn’t take you to the trailhead. There’s a parking lot at Glencoe City Park off Washington Ave.
Trail conditions & character
“Google Maps doesn’t take you to the trailhead.”
Plan your run at Western Greenway: Hamilton-Carr Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofwildwood.com
- Phone(636) 458-0440
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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