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    August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area

    4.3 (13 reviews)

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    Clark Trail: Great trail in dry weather, but gets very muddy after heavy rain or snow melt!
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    The Lewis Trail (~8 miles) and the Clark Trail (~5 miles) overlap for much of their length in this park, and offer the best intermediate-level hiking in the area. There are some hills that may require a rest (with some strategically-located benches at the summits), but the trails should be accessible to any moderately fit individual, just at different paces. The trail is not, however, paved, and is not accessible to mobility-limited individuals. There are several lovely bluff overlooks of the Missouri River, but for me, the real draw is walking through the forest. You can almost forget there's a major highway closeby. One word of caution, the trail is entirely packed dirt, and can get VERY muddy after heavy rain or snowmelt. I foolishly went once after a snowmelt and was walking through ankle deep mud on most of the trail. At a moderate fitness level, the Clark Trail normally takes me 2 hours, but through the mud, it took 5! So, be forewarned. :)

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    Chesterfield Central Park - Water

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    4.6(26 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    This is a nice park in the heart of Chesterfield. However, despite being in the heart of…read moreChesterfield (close to the interstate, the amphitheater and library), it was very quiet and hardly anyone was there. We came to see the Sculpture "The Awakening" which is a massive sculpture of a giant who is struggling to get out of the ground. It's not a single sculpture but five separate sculptures that make up "The Awakening". Great park to visit - not only for the sculpture but for some peace and quiet.

    My husband and I came here when we came to St. Louis last week initially because I wanted to see…read more"The Awakening" sculpture, but overall, we loved it for many other reasons, as well! When we first got here, we noticed the park is in a pretty secluded area, and not many people were around unless they were going to the library that is connected to the parking lot. There are so many different parts of this park, including "The Awakening" sculpture, an amphitheater, a walking trail with a waterfront, and a Veterans memorial. The park was very clean, and we loved everything we experienced. The sculpture was so cool and is basically a steel man broken up into different separated body parts, who looks like he is trying to free himself from the ground. It's unbelievable how big this is in person, and we loved it. The Veterans Memorial was gorgeous and included significant quotes, a fountain, and American flags with every branch of the military included. The waterfront and trails were gorgeous, and we saw many HUGE ducks, cardinals, and wildlife. We loved the isolated walking trail because it had such beautiful views. Homes are being built around there, too, and the water would be such a gorgeous view to have every day from a home window. We weren't able to go to the amphitheater because they were getting ready for a summer night free concert event, but when we left, many people were gathering to go to the event. You can bring your own beer as long as it's in a can, so that's awesome and unlike many other public areas! Overall, if I lived in St. Louis, I could see myself regularly coming to this park and the surrounding area often. It's definitely a tranquil place where you can be one with nature and enjoy the views and entertainment.

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    August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area - hiking - Updated June 2026

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