Hiking part of the Chubb and the Flint Quarry Trail leads to views of the Meramec River and cliff-like terrain along hills. This hike covers 8.8 miles on natural surfaces and gains 968 feet of…
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Learn St. Louis History along the Brickline Greenway
Walk along the Brickline Greenway to discover the history of Mill Creek Valley and the Negro National League in St. Louis. Overview This is a 2.3-mile out-and-back walk on a paved surface with 125 feet…
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Hike
The mile-long Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 60-feet above the Mississippi River with a 30-degree turn midway was my quest today. This bridge is historical since it once was part of a stretch of historic…
Walk By Tudor Homes at Flynn Park in University City
Flynn Park, in University City, Missouri, is surrounded by Tudor- and brick-style homes and filled with large, leafy trees. I explored several paved paths and sidewalks around Flynn Park, taking in different parts of the…
Hike Along Riparian Trail by Lakes in Chesterfield
Walking the Riparian Trail in Chesterfield takes you through woods, past lakes, and along streams and by a playground. This walk includes the Riparian Trail, a paved path around a lake, and part of the…
Strolling The Hill Neighborhood and Berra Park
Smelling the aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning and seeing the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag filled my walk through The Hill neighborhood, starting at Berra Park. This is…
Hike Along Shady Grove Creek at Larson Park
Take a walk along Shady Grove Creek to see a small waterfall and a rain garden full of blossoms at Larson Park in Webster Groves. The walk is about 0.7 miles long, mostly on natural…
Hike or Bike along the Scenic Meramec Greenway
Start your day on the Meramec Greenway at George Winter Park, where you can walk along the Meramec River and through the river town of Fenton, Missouri. The route covers 8.3 miles and gains 113…
Don Robinson State Park: Labarque Hills Hike to Hidden Pools
On the LaBarque Hills Trail in Don Robinson State Park, you’ll see eroded cliffs and clear pools surrounded by sandstone canyons. The trail itself is listed at 2.4 miles, but with the walk from the…
Pacific Palisades Conservation Area: Hike Through Flowers and by Ponds
Hike through fields full of flowers in the spring and walk by swamps and ponds that used to be gravel pits at the Pacific Palisades Conservation Area. Overview The conservation area sits south of Eureka,…
