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Wildcat Glades Walk
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Joplin, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wildcat Glades Walk'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 Wildcat Glades Walk
“Very beautiful place to do kayaking, ricer floating, swimming, walks, hikes, cliff jumping, and more.”
Quite peaceful and beautiful trail for a walk/hike. Near the water and in the woods. Connects with several trails. Benches along the way. Marked information on the economy of the caves and waterways.
Such a nice place to go and walk around with the family. The trails are great and people we encountered were polite.
Very beautiful place to do kayaking, ricer floating, swimming, walks, hikes, cliff jumping, and more...
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful place to do kayaking, ricer floating, swimming, walks, hikes, cliff jumping, and more.”
Plan your run at Wildcat Glades Walk
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitejoplinmo.org
- Phone+1 417-625-4750
- Social Facebook
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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