Our group on a beautiful October hike on the Busch Greenway Trail at Duckett Creek.
“Roll and Stroll” on the Busch Greenway in St. Charles: The easy and paved path is mostly accessible with one patch of steeper than 1:12 grade. Bring your camera and binoculars to search for birds, a filled water bottle, and a snack for the trail. The hike is 1.5 miles, but you can turn back anytime.
DIRECTIONS TO BUSCH GREENWAY AT DUCKETT CREEK:
Map from St. Louis via Highway 64/40
Map from St. Charles at Highway 94 to 64/40 and O’Fallon via Highway 64/40
Google Map showing all directions
Photos of Busch Greenway Trail
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis encourage you to seek out this treasure of a trail that connects to the Katy Trail. The Busch Greenway can be found within the University of Missouri Research Park in St. Charles. Participants amble along a 3/4 mile stretch of the greenway, which is paved, level and mostly shaded by trees. At the end of the mile, you have the option of continuing along the Katy Trail as far as you wish or turn back to the starting point. Hikers should note that while also flat, the Katy Trail’s surface is crushed limestone with some uneven surfaces. MDC has specialty track chairs (pictured right) available on request for their programs to provide an all-terrain, fully accessible experience.
More Hiking Trains in St. Charles County Parks have many trails marked “EASY” for a quick refreshing hike.
Best Trails in Missouri: www.alltrails.com/us/missouri
Find ACCESSIBLE Walking Trails: www.traillink.com
St Peters City Parks Trail Map: www.stpetersmo.net/616/Trails
16 parks with trails; portions of each are paved.
St. Charles City Parks Trails: www.stcharlesparks.com/trails
12 parks with trails varying in length from 1/3 mile to 4 miles. Every trail has a paved section.
O’Fallon City Parks Trails: www.ofallon.mo.us/bikeable-walkable-community
Dames, Knaust and Civic Parks with trails about ¼ mile long, Civic Park has an accessible trail. Rotary park has multiple trails of longer length.
Wentzville Parks: www.wentzvillemo.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-facilities/find-a-park-or-facility
Pedestrian trails at Heartland and Rotary Parks
Lake St. Louis Parks: www.lakesaintlouis.com/1198/Parks-Facility-Rentals
Boulevard Park has a fully accessible 2 mile loop trail
St. Charles County outdoor areas have longer trails on more difficult terrain for a more challenging hike.
St. Charles County Parks Trail Guide: www.sccmo.org/615/Find-A-Park
6 parks with trails from 1-7 miles long;
2 parks with paved trails of ½ to 3miles in length
Map of the Busch Wildlife area with all their hiking trails marked: www.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/activities/hiking
8 trails varying in length from 1/3 mile to 3 miles
Fallen Oak Trail is paved, though contains some steeper grades:
Lewis and Clark Trail:
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/missouri/lewis-and-clark-trail-and-lewis-trail-loop
5 to 8 mile loop trail, moderately difficult
Metro Regional Areas and State Parks have trails of various length and difficulty.
Trail Net: www.traillink.com
36 trails varying in length from 2 to 20 miles
Trails in Missouri and Illinois yet close enough to the Metro St. Louis area
Missouri State parks and Historic Sites:
www.visitmo.com/articles/missouri-road-trips-state-park-destinations
State parks have many amenities such as camping, fishing, boating, and more
