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White River Valley Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Branson, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from White River Valley Trail System'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.
10.25 mi. worth of hilly hiking & mountain-biking trails through deciduous forest.
What runners say about White River Valley Trail System
“I went early spring so nature wasn't at full force but it was all still very beautiful.”
“A little muddy after big rains, but overall well marked, and gorgeous!”
“The loop I was on was a more difficult, rough trail, but in the park there are trails for all abilities.”
This trail system was in good condition, considering it was "winter" in Missouri. The Red trail was fun on a mountain bike. The technical aspects of rocks and roots kept it interesting. It was easy to find the Red trail head. The Green trail head was hard to locate, down a long road, below the dam.
Nice set of trails. We opted to walk all the loop and connectors and walk back on the road for about 6 miles total with 600 ft elevation gain. Not a tough hike and went about 25 minute miles with our family of 6 ages 5-42. Wooded and somewhat interesting.
We had a great hike today. Crossed numerous little streams, the red bud trees were in full bloom. Saw many wildflowers. The trail is well marked.
Lots of rocks! We rode clockwise and there was quite a bit of climbing up rocks, but it was super fun. Very pretty trail system, we stopped and took lots of pictures. I think it would be even more fun to ride counter clockwise. Well marked for the most part. Would definitely ride again if we visit Branson again.
Trail conditions & character
“Great, often technical trails for an authentic mountain biking experience!”
“We opted to walk all the loop and connectors and walk back on the road for about 6 miles total with 600 ft elevation gain.”
“We opted to walk all the loop and connectors and walk back on the road for about 6 miles total with 600 ft elevation gain.”
“I went early spring so nature wasn't at full force but it was all still very beautiful.”
“A little muddy after big rains, but overall well marked, and gorgeous!”
“Nice small trail system next to the state park campground with free parking.”
Plan your run at White River Valley Trail System
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Websitemostateparks.com
- Phone+1 417-334-4704
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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