Busch Greenway Trail – Katy Trail loop from Weldon Spring Heights

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Busch Greenway Trail – Katy Trail loop from Weldon Spring Heights

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Busch Greenway Trail – Katy Trail loop from Weldon Spring Heights

02:16

39.2km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Katy Trail State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.12 km

Busch Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busch Greenway is a well-paved multi-use path weaving through the Weldon Springs Conservation Area. Along the way you will encounter lakes, vast open prairies, and the authentic landscapes native to Missouri.

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3.49 km

Boardwalk Section on the Missouri Research Park Trail

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In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

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3.58 km

Boardwalk

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In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

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3.97 km

Katy Trail

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This section of the Katy Trail extends from Greens Bottom Road to Missouri Research Trail. Here, you'll discover a shady, compact gravel road with views of the Missouri River.

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14.8 km

Monarch Levee Trail Eastern Terminus

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The Monarch Trail does not go all the way around the Chesterfield Valley unfortunately. It ends towards the East end of the valley right next to the Top Golf Facility. …

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23.6 km

Chesterfield Settlers Cemetery

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Had to include this very unusual find. I am assuming that this was a family cemetery and when the new levee, on top of which this bike trail runs, was …

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25.6 km

Howell Island Access

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During a recent ride on the Monarch Levee Trail, I wanted to explore Howell Island. The map shows that there is a road/trail there HOWEVER, it is gone. The once …

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27.7 km

Monarch Levee Trail

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This is a paved trail that runs on top of the Levee that protects the Chesterfield Valley from the flood waters of the Missouri River. It is well-used and you …

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

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