Shawnee National Forest

The best running trails in Shawnee National Forest

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Running in Shawnee National Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Shawnee National Forest—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Cape Woods Conservation Area – Fort D loop from Cape Girardeau	Expert 02:18 22.3km
Hawk's Cave loop from Goreville	Intermediate 01:34 12.5km
Saltpeter Cave loop from Eddyville	Intermediate 00:54 7.39km
Vienna Reservoir loop from Vienna	Expert 03:01 28.7km

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Cape Woods Conservation Area – Fort D loop from Cape Girardeau
02:18
22.3km
6:13/km
100m
100m
Expert
4
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hawk's Cave loop from Goreville
01:34
12.5km
7:31/km
200m
200m
Intermediate
5
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Saltpeter Cave loop from Eddyville
00:54
7.39km
7:15/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Vienna Reservoir loop from Vienna
03:01
28.7km
6:18/km
130m
130m
Expert
7
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.