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August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 973 Google reviews · Running trail in St Charles, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking, hunting & fishing within a designated 3,000-acre wildlife conservation area.
What runners say about August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area
“This is a beautiful area with over 30 lakes, which offers a diverse range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and bird watching.”
“Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful escape with your family, this place has it all.”
This is a beautiful area with over 30 lakes, which offers a diverse range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and bird watching. There are still about 100 WWII TNT storage bunkers in the area, and those were fun to see!
I have grown up going here with my siblings and dad, and as a dad, I love the fact that I can spend time with my kids here. It has tons of fishing places, and a few places you can just walk and enjoy nature! It's really beautiful!
Such a beautiful place to spend the day with family. So much to explore. The property is large enough to not feel crowded and there are many turn offs to different zones. Great place to hike or picnic.
This place is great. There are over twenty five thirty lakes that you can fish at relax at and enjoy family time. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was a hunting area. There was biking and hiking trails, as well as an archery place.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful area with over 30 lakes, which offers a diverse range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and bird watching.”
“Whether you're a nature enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful escape with your family, this place has it all.”
“It was so peaceful, sitting by the lake in my chair fishing, dog laying by my side covered up.”
Plan your run at August A. Busch. Memorial Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemdc.mo.gov
- Phone(636) 441-4554
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4 AM–10 PM |
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