Riverview, MO
(314) 877-6019
mdc.mo.gov/regions/st-louis/columbia-bottom
This trail features views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The River’s Edge Hiking Trail is a 3-mile long dirt trail and the Confluence Multi-Use (Hike/Bike) Trail is a 4.75-mile asphalt trail. A breathtaking view of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers from the observation deck awaits trailgoers.
2143 Creve Coeur Mill Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 615-4386
www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/creve.html
There is a 320-acre lake and the “Dripping Springs” waterfall, which was a popular summer resort in the early 1900s. The lake is now known for its paved walking and cycling trail, playground equipment, picnic pavilions, boating opportunities, athletic fields and much more.
Lucas Hunt Rd & Robley Dr.
Jennings, MO 63136
(314) 381-7184
www.cityofjennings.org
Amenities: fishing, fitness trail, open play space, picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, softball
Old Jamestown Road
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 615-7275
www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/
ParkPages/SiouxPassage
.5-mile asphalt trail located in North St. Louis County in Florissant, MO. Picnic shelters, fishing, a Frisbee golf course overlook of the Missouri River are available from the trail.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Length: 10.8 miles
Best for: Biking, Walking, Running
Parking: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
www.traillink.com/trail/st-louis-riverfront-trail.aspx
www.greatriversgreenway.org/trails/north-riverfront-trail.aspx
About the North Riverfront Trail on the Confluence Greenway
The Riverfront Trail is an eleven mile trail which follows the Mississippi River starting at Biddle Street and heading north. The trail terminates at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, part of the legendary Route 66. The trail passes through the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, North Riverfront Park and over Maline Creek.
Over a three day period in July of 2013, Great Rivers Greenway conducted its annual trail count at the Biddle Street Trailhead. Based on the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation standard for estimating annual trail volumes, the data collected indicates a total of 101,062 trips on the North Riverfront Trail in 2013.
History
From 2005-2006, GRG has assisted in the funding of the rehabilitation of the trail in partnership with the City of St. Louis. In 2007 a major sign and amenities package was installed as well as a new parking lot at Biddle Street to facilitate users of the trail.
Status
Trail repair needed at Maline Creek. Be prepared for an on-street detour around the trail near Maline Creek.
Partners
City of St. Louis Board of Public Service, Streets Dept., Water Dept., Planning and Urban Design Agency, Trailnet, and Grace Hill Settlement House
501 N Florissant Road
Ferguson, MO 63135
(314) 524-5152
www.fergusoncity.com
The park has a picnic area, fishing jetty, and January Wabash Lake.
9565 Bellefontaine Rd
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO 63137
(314) 615-7275
www.bikeways.ridefinders.org
www.stlouisco.com/parks/bella.html
Amenities: 3 mile asphalt bike trail, playground, basketball, tennis, fishing
Encircling Fountain Lake in Bella Fontaine Park off Bellefontaine Rd., this park offers playgrounds, basketball courts, athletic fields, tennis courts and fishing.