At Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area in St. Charles County, waterfowl soar above your head and deer splash through swamp grass. I hiked 6.3 miles on levees that were gravel and natural surface in parts….
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Greensfelder Park: Forested Hike on the Dogwood Trail
Hiking the Dogwood Trail at Greensfelder Park, located north of Eureka, takes you deep into the woods through rocky terrain. This is a 2.6-mile hike with a 230-foot elevation gain on a natural surface. At…
Greensfelder Park: Take Mustang Trail to a Hidden Pool
Take a hike along the Mustang Trail at Greensfelder Park near Eureka, which leads to a clear pool of water by a rocky brook. This is a 1.9-mile hike on a natural surface with a…
Officer Blake C. Snyder Memorial Park Hike
Hike through woods and along a stream in the heart of suburban south county St. Louis at Officer Blake C. Snyder Memorial Park. Long Loop and Out and Back I hiked about 3.2 miles using…
Lakeside Trail Hike at Cuivre River State Park
Along the Lakeside Trail, you will see blooming flowers and wildlife at Cuivre River State Park, located north of Troy, Missouri. This is a 3.6-mile loop hike on a natural surface trail that can be…
Find a Waterfall with a Statue at Schroeder Park in Manchester
At Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester, MO, walkers can view a unique statue in the center of a waterfall and pass by a large aquatic park. The hike is 0.9 miles on paved paths…
Millennium Park: Hike by a Victorian House and Large Playground
An ornate Victorian Italianate house, an expansive playground, and a nature area are sights to see along this Millennium Park walk in Creve Coeur. I walked along a paved trail loop around the park and…
Hike Around a Lake and See Historic Cabins at Conway Park
Find two historic log cabins, stroll around a lake, and a prairie stand at Conway Park in Creve Coeur, Mo. This is a one-mile hike on a paved path through fields with 76 feet of…
Brentwood: Oak Trail and Other Hidden Trails
Brentwood, MO, features the Oak Trail Loop, which partially follows Black Creek, and other trails that are interwoven among suburban neighborhoods. I hiked 3.8 miles using a combination of trails, roads, and sidewalks. Starting the…
Eureka: Drewel Park Hike Through Woods
Take a pleasant stroll on a paved trail between the trees and around a playground at Drewel Park in Eureka, Missouri. This is a 0.6-mile hike with only 7 feet of elevation gain in a…
