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 the Dogwood Shelter Trailhead I began this trail at the Dogwood Shelter trailhead, which is located off Hencken Road. You can also access this trail from the Allenton Road trailhead;…
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 348-foot elevation gain, rated as difficult due to several ridge climbs and uneven terrain resulting from horse activity. Start of the Hike The trail begins to the right of the…
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 the different trails in the park and taking some short trails out to Gravois Creek and back. Starting the Hike I parked near the playground and shelter house and headed…
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 rocky, with an elevation gain of 112 feet. It took me about an hour and a half to complete. Trailhead Information I began the hike near the boat ramp by…
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 with 66 feet of elevation gain and can be divided into smaller loops using other sidewalks. Start of the Walk I parked in the lot closest to the park entrance…
Faust Park includes numerous historic buildings, a former Governor’s Mansion, the Butterfly House, and a hike along Missouri River hills. I hiked a trail that goes along the Missouri River hills along with doing a walking tour of the historic village. FAUST HISTORIC VILLAGE Many St. Louis County 19th-century structures were lost to St. Louis County’s suburban development. The St. Louis County Parks Department rescued…
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 then took the Fitness Trail around Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital for a 1.75-mile hike with an elevation gain of 82 feet. Start of the Hike at Millennium Park Parking is…
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 elevation gain. The park is located near Mercy St. Louis Hospital, just north of the intersection of Interstate 64 and Interstate 270. Start of the Hike Parking is located off Conway…
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 Hike My hike begins from the parking lot at Oak Tree Park. I will primarily be walking the 2.2-mile Oak Trail Loop, which includes paved trails, sidewalks, and street connections….
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 16-acre park. Start of the Walk I parked in the long parking lot at the center of the park. I walked to the right side of the lot to start…
