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Wyeth Hill

4.2 ★★★★☆ 269 Google reviews · Running trail in St Joseph, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Wyeth Hill'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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

Overlook, picnic tables and trails, plus a grassy area and bike ramps.

What runners say about Wyeth Hill

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (269 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Great view of the Missouri River, Northern Western corner of Missouri n northeast corner of Kansas state line.”

Im going to miss watching the sunset in this park and in general this town. Best views around Saint Jospeh area from this park. The park also has biking trails.

★★★★★ — Fernando , Oct 2023

Cool spot to look at the Missouri river also has a picnic area and walking trails

★★★★☆ — Kyle , Mar 2019

Scenic park with many trails throughout the wooded area and grassy area. Bike trails as well as walking paths can be found, including bike ramps and sites for jumping while racing along the paths.I hadn't noticed any restrooms provided for public use, yet I wasn't there too long.

★★★★☆ — Ben , Oct 2023

Great overlook on a bluff with the Missouri River below you as you look west into Kansas from Missouri. The river separates the 2 states here. Nice area with a shelter and picnic tables. No playground equipment and sloping terrain at this park.

★★★★☆ — Sugar , Sep 2022

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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 21 mentions

“This hideaway park is the perfect place for a panoramic view of the Missouri River border to watch a sunset and catch a glimpse of old St.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only 2 things are that the shelter could use some attention and bathrooms would be nicer”

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Plan your run at Wyeth Hill

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestjoemo.info
  • Phone+1 816-271-5500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–12:01 am
Tuesday 6 am–12:01 am
Wednesday 6 am–12:01 am
Thursday 6 am–12:01 am
Friday 6 am–12:01 am
Saturday 6 am–12:01 am
Sunday 6 am–12:01 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 Wyeth Hill

802 Prospect Ave, St Joseph, MO 64501

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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.