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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Missouri
Missouri has 167 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 69 cities and towns — Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Branson and 65 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 34,419 reviews
Opened in 1876, this 1,300-acre park includes 3 museums, a zoo, athletic fields & golf courses.
Gateway Arch National Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 15,644 reviews
Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center.
Mark Twain National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,414 reviews
Forested mountains with scenic rivers, lakes & streams for hiking, biking, camping, fishing & more.
Table Rock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,483 reviews
Popular lakeside recreation area offers boat rentals, camping, biking & hiking trails & a store.
Castlewood State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews
A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.
Carondelet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,360 reviews
City green space with 2 small stocked fishing ponds, one with pergolas shading the docks.
Grand Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,895 reviews
Scenic waterfall cascading off a 163-ft.-wide ledge, plus creek pools for swimming & fishing.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,639 reviews
Swimming, hiking/biking trails, camping, boating with an aquatic trail map & lantern-lit cave tours.
Cuivre River State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews
Prairie & forest trails for hikers & equestrians plus lake access for boating, fishing & swimming.
James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,699 reviews
Expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds features picnic spots, trails & fishing lakes & ponds.
Phelps Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,637 reviews
Roomy park with mature trees, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts & playground equipment.
Lafayette Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,586 reviews
30-acre city park, circa 1851, with a lake & historic elements like cannons & an 1867 house.
Shoal Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
Natural area boasting a sizable conservation-education center, an aquarium & walking trails.
Parkville Nature Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,522 reviews
Quiet, 115-acre area featuring hiking trails, creeks and waterfalls.
Tiemeyer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,266 reviews
Lively suburban spot featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts and a lake.
Central Park Chesterfield
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
Recreation area featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, an aquatic center & a large amphitheater.
Bee Tree County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,218 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring trails for hiking, picnic areas, playgrounds and a lake.
Burrus Old Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
14-acre hangout with a skate park, walking trail, playground & sports facilities.
Finley River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews
Public recreation park with pavilions for events, sports facilities & extensive lawns.
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,165 reviews
Peaceful trail alongside the lake with picnic spots and benches.
Knob Noster State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,051 reviews
A creek meanders through this wooded park offering camping, hiking, riding, fishing & boating.
Hawn State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Serene outdoor area offering hiking & bird-watching amid rocky streams & stunning vistas.
August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 973 reviews
Hiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.
Trail of Tears State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
The visitor center tells the history of this site, which now offers camping, fishing & hiking.
Valley Water Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 926 reviews
Wooded area featuring a lake and trails for hiking and fishing, plus a public restroom.
Big Spring Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 854 reviews
Well-kept park with a cave, plus a waterfall, wading pool and fishing.
Waterfall Hiking Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 816 reviews
Short natural surface loop trail with a small waterfall and a larger one.
Minor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 793 reviews
A former farm, this 235-acre park is now a public green space with picnic areas & a golf course.
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews
140-acre nature park with trails & a waterfall & picnic tables, overlooking Lake Taneycomo.
Ha Ha Tonka Spring Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 684 reviews
Hiking area with a spring and castle ruins, plus a lake offering kayaking.
Lost Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 645 reviews
Wooded park for walking, cycling and dog-walking, plus playgrounds, a creek, caves and picnic facilities.
Nature Trail At Unity Village
4.7 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Peaceful nature trail featuring a natural bridge and a lake.
Riverview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
A 465-acre forested riverside park with picnic shelters for hire, paved trails & a playground.
George Owens Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 595 reviews
Charming year-round park featuring over 80-acres of wooded trails, lakes, rain gardens & wildlife.
Dunnegan Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
Landscaped space with picnic tables, a playground, trails, and a pond with geese and swans.
Lake Wappapello State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Large park with trails for hiking & biking, a lake for boat rentals & fishing, plus campsites.
Blackburn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 567 reviews
38-acre park with picnic areas, walking trails, ball fields, tennis courts & a bird sanctuary.
Charles David Hartman Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 517 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, a creek for splashing and sledding.
LaBenite Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 534 reviews
Scenic park bordering the Missouri River featuring hiking trails and picnic tables.
Lions Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 450 reviews
Lake lined park featuring walking paths, fishing and a fountain.
Civic Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
2 playgrounds & a water attraction for kids can be found at this park with a picnic pavilion.
Galloway Creek Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area featuring concrete paths, playground gear and picnic tables, plus beaver dams.
Ritter Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Serene forested park, well-maintained paths and dirt trails leading to an open meadow.
Boulevard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, ponds and pavilions, plus walkways and walking trails.
Twin Oaks Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Hidden park featuring a playground and a lake — both clean — plus a paved trail around the lake.
Hawk Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Relaxed green space featuring a playground and a fishing pond.
North Riverfront Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 422 reviews
Family-friendly destination, featuring a playground, a fishing spot and paved bike trails.
Towne Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Kid-friendly nature-themed play space with a fishing lake and a creek, along with a playground.
Line Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
Kid-friendly, shaded, paved creek-side park known for its hiking trails and train rides, plus playgrounds.
Fort Belle Fontaine
4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Site of a former military installation on 300+ riverfront acres with trails, wetlands & wildlife.
Amity Woods Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a wide paved trail and offshoots with wood chips, plus benches.
St. Ann Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews
Large green space featuring a baseball field and picnic pavilions, as well as BBQ grills.
Little Prairie Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Relaxed, 3-mile-plus area with a trail-laced park, offering lake fishing & picnicking.
Bella Fontaine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Grassy, kid-friendly park with hiking trails, plus a playground and a tennis court.
Harry S. Truman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Playground, picnic tables, trails and a lake dot this relaxed park with dense woods and a gazebo.
Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
2,700-acre park with trails for hikers, bikes & horses, plus permitted camping & a shooting range.
Rocky Top Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Hiking trail through forest and by a lake offering scenic views.
West Tyson County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Open space known for wildlife, picturesque scenery & hiking trails with varying difficulty levels.
North Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Tranquil waterfront public park with fishing docks, picnic tables, BBQ grills & a paved path.
Bundschu Park
4 ★★★★☆ 322 reviews
Quiet park offering a playground, basketball courts, and picnic areas.
Wilson's Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
Quiet, scenic nature preserve featuring paved hiking, biking and running trails, along with a playground.
Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Well-groomed state park featuring trails and a campground, as well as a lake and playground.
Kritser Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews
Park featuring trails for hiking and jogging as well as playgrounds, lawns, baseball fields and swings.
McLane Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Park with picnic tables, a pond, and a baseball field, plus a walking path.
Nelson Lake
4.1 ★★★★☆ 287 reviews
Park with a calm vibe featuring walking trails along a pond and a playground.
Waterfall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
Peaceful park, featuring a playground and a pond with ducks.
Mark L. McHenry Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 272 reviews
Open green space with soccer fields, a play structure, natural trail & parking lot.
Clover Dell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Park offering a playground, picnic tables, dog park, a lake, athletic fields, and archery lanes.
Hellebusch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Mercy Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Local park featuring walking paths, gazebos, and statues, plus a fountain.
Rock Island 98th Street (Vale) Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Well-maintained trail featuring a tunnel, plus shaded areas for running and walking.
Katy Trail - North Jefferson City Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Section of 238-mi. state park trail along a former railroad, popular with cyclists, hikers & riders.
Lamine River Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Area of land with a river and ponds, featuring trails and areas for boating and camping.
Siloam Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Secluded park featuring picnic tables, a playground and a grill, plus a walking trail.
Garth Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Trails, ponds and woods teeming with wildlife for hiking, dog-walking and picnics.
Rockwoods Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Wildlife reserve with an education center & miles of hiking trails plus a pavilion & picnic tables.
River's Edge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Park offering a pond and river views, plus trails, benches, and a public restroom.
Busch Greenway Howell Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Dog-friendly nature area offering biking, hiking and walking, plus restrooms.
Fountain Lakes Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 232 reviews
Venue featuring multiple fishing lakes connected by trails, plus a skate park with rails & ramps.
Corby Pond
4.2 ★★★★☆ 233 reviews
Fishing spot with a wheelchair-accessible dock and walking trails, plus a public restroom.
Larson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Relaxed, clean park for kids and nature lovers, with a playground, creeks, ball fields and a firepit.
Cape Woods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Wooded area featuring trails for walking, cycling and running as well as disc golf.
Walter Woods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Relaxed, tree-dappled place with paved trails, a small pond and other water features, plus picnic spots.
Sunset Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Flat, well-maintained park featuring a disk golf course and a lake.
Forum Nature Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Park for walking featuring wildlife and scenic trails.
Blind Boone Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 205 reviews
Relaxed green space dotted with picnic tables, trails and sculptures, as well as a wind harp.
Bangert Island
4.2 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Trail that winds through wooded areas and parkland, with mountain biking possibilities.
Possum Woods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Nature preserve featuring well-maintained trails for hiking with river views, picnic areas, and parking.
Bluffwoods Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Park, campground and hiking area with trees and picnic tables amid rocky bluffs.
Mill Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Relaxed outdoor spot featuring a circular walking track and a fountain, plus an array of workout equipment.
Schaefer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground and a pavilion with a grill.
Cleveland Lake Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Relaxed, scenic park for leisurely strolls and picnics, as well as disc golf and fishing.
Green Acres Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 166 reviews
Quiet place with basketball courts and multiple playgrounds, as well as a picnic pavilion.
Ferguson Grove Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 169 reviews
Walking and picnicking park where dogs are welcome.
Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Lower Meramec Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Paved, dog-friendly hiking trail with scenic river views and benches.
Line Creek and Southern Platte Pass Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as wildlife viewing.
Blue River Parkway Trailhead in Minor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Park featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking, along with tennis and basketball courts.
Weinand Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Kid-friendly green space with paved paths, a play area and picnic benches.
Swope Park Mountain Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Network of bike-friendly trails amid rocks & hardwood forest in Kansas City’s largest park.
Katy Trail - North St. Charles Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Scenic public park featuring riverfront trails popular for walking and biking.
Bray Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Area with serene grounds, trails, a creek and a pond.
Pershall Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground, tennis and handball courts, and picnic tables.
Frisco Greenway Trail Head -Joplin
4.5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Popular greenway for walking, biking and running, with wildlife sightings.
Minor Smith Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Clean, dog-friendly park offering playgrounds and basketball courts, plus a walking trail.
Saint Joseph Riverwalk - South Entrance
4.1 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
Paved, scenic riverside trail winding past historical markers, wildlife refuges and casinos.
Little Blue Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Park featuring a trail for hikers, bikers, and runners.
Bicentennial Conservation Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Relaxed space offering picnic areas and a paved walkway that runs through open woods.
Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Lake trails for hiking, biking and prairie walks, plus benches.
Mullanphy Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, a pavilion, and picnic tables.
Woods Chapel Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews
Kid-friendly, recently redone park with swings, slides and basketball courts.
Blue River Parkway Trails - River Trail Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Hiking area with a variety of trails for biking, horseback riding, walking and fishing.
Jerry Smith Park - Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Nature preserve known for its tallgrass prairie, hiking, and birdwatching.
Boone's Lick Park
4 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews
Longview Lake Main Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly spot with a gravel path for biking and jogging, plus playgrounds.
Trail of Heroes
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Area for hiking and birding featuring benches for watching wildlife.
Champ Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Park featuring a well-maintained figure-eight trail that's popular for hiking.
Riverfront Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews
Peaceful nature trail, featuring a bridge, that cuts through an industrial area and a park.
Riverfront park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
River-adjacent riverside park and walkway featuring a mural-lined flood wall and a history timeline.
Westboro-Canterbury Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Popular park featuring baseball and soccer fields, as well as playgrounds, paved trails and woods.
Malcolm Terrace Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Peaceful spot for kids to run around and play, featuring swings, a playground, slides and a volleyball court.
The Park At New Melle Lakes
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Rolling former golf course featuring 18-hole disc golf, lakes for kayaking and fishing.
Jeske Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
This 7-acre green space showcases sculptures by artists from across the country.
Rock Island Woodson Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Paved and gravel trail that follows an old railway route.
John Playter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Smallish, clean park featuring a pavilion and picnic tables.
Watts Mill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a restroom, plus signs about the site's history as a mill.
Northwyck Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Small park featuring a short but scenic trail that's good for kids.
Prairie Creek Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Paved path winding through prairie areas and wooded neighborhoods, with creeks, lakes and bridges.
Phantom Forest Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Wooded trail or path network for hiking & strolling plus a small parking lot.
David C. Murray Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Kid-friendly park with creekside hikes as well as paved, wooded, riverside trails and meadows.
North Shore Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Park featuring a lake and trails, including some that are kid-friendly.
Vance Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Trails for a range of abilities (from casual to short to paved) through woodlands that also include a playground and a creek.
Ward Branch Greenway Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Scenic green space with trails for walking, running and biking along a creek.
Boston Ferry Conservation Area
4.2 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails.
Hawthorne Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews
Compact area for locals, featuring a playground with swings, slides and a jungle gym.
Janet Majerus Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Little, peaceful park featuring a playground for kids, a walking path and a lake.
Quiet Hollow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and a fitness court, along with an app for suggested workout routines.
3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Well-maintained trail popular for jogging, walking and bicycling, with frequent wildlife sightings.
Hickory Creek
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Park featuring a frisbee golf course, play areas for kids and walking trails.
Sportsmans Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Park on the Black River with a boat dock, pavilion, picnic tables, and opportunities for fishing.
Dunegant Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Peaceful park with a playground and tennis courts, plus a baseball field and disc golf.
Bluebird Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park with a lakeside trail, plus walking/cycling paths, and a prairie restoration.
Blue River Parkway Trails - Lydia Ave Trail Head
4.1 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Hiking area with river views, plus trails for bikers and runners.
Helvey Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Barnickel Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Southwood Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
City park offering golf, basketball, sledding, and a playground, plus picnic tables.
Barbre Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews
Bobwhite Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Lorraine Davis Park
4 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews
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