Meramec Greenway — Arnold’s Grove paved return
Missouri · Greenway
Follow the paved Meramec greenway from Arnold’s Grove toward Greentree Park for up to two miles and retrace at the actual path end or a barrier. Natural riverbank tracks are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Valley Park · Missouri
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated shared-use greenway; natural side trails and traffic lanes excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Mostly flat to gently rolling, with access ramps and local rises.
- Starting location
- Arnold’s Grove public trailhead, 8 Meramec Station Road, Valley Park, MO
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Selected named public map place with explicit place coordinates, not viewport coordinates. Follow the independently stated public arrival; no surveyed parking pin or navigable route.
Meramec Greenway — Arnold’s Grove paved return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Arnold’s Grove public trailhead, 8 Meramec Station Road, Valley Park, MO.
The manager identifies this public park/trailhead access. Use only signed open visitor spaces and walk to the greenway; event, reserved and private lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the paved Meramec greenway from Arnold’s Grove toward Greentree Park for up to two miles and retrace at the actual path end or a barrier. Natural riverbank tracks are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated shared-use greenway; natural side trails and traffic lanes excluded. Mostly flat to gently rolling, with access ramps and local rises.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Greentree restroom is closed indefinitely and erosion affects facilities. Bring water; river flooding can close pavement. Follow current manager alerts and on-site barriers; no whole-corridor all-clear. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.