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August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesterfield, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from August G. Beckemeier 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.
Nature preserve with a shady hiking trail, picnic tables, and notable elevation change.
What runners say about August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area
“Nice and shady in the summer for a short hike, and I imagine the view of the river would be beautiful once the trees drop their leaves.”
“Nice and shady in the summer for a short hike, and I imagine the view of the river would be beautiful once the trees drop their leaves.”
A lovely dirt trail jaunt down the ridge overlooking Chesterfield Valley and back up again. The right side (first trailhead you encounter coming up from the parking lot) is the more steep climb, and the left side is more gradual. There are a few spots with benches to pause and take in the view.
Short trail with a notable elevation change. Really neat creek along the way.
Hidden gem in the heart of Chesterfield. Takes about 20-25 minutes to walk the short loop trail. Most of the trail is in the woods and there are some good hills. The trail is natural so it gets pretty muddy after rain. About 8 parking spaces at the trail head.
This is a small, but very unique area. There are nine parking spots and one handicap spot. As depicted by others, if you keep right and take the first right; the path becomes very narrow and the terrain begins to get steep, so much so, that the path winds around and in some cases there are very large steps downward…
Trail conditions & character
“The right side (first trailhead you encounter coming up from the parking lot) is the more steep climb, and the left side is more gradual.”
“Nice and shady in the summer for a short hike, and I imagine the view of the river would be beautiful once the trees drop their leaves.”
“The right side (first trailhead you encounter coming up from the parking lot) is the more steep climb, and the left side is more gradual.”
“A lovely dirt trail jaunt down the ridge overlooking Chesterfield Valley and back up again.”
“Just a open field with lots of trees planted and a good place to take your dog for a walk there's no track or nothing you just walk on the grass”
“Absolutely beautiful short half mile loop with steep climb and views of Missouri River valley.”
“Nice and shady in the summer for a short hike, and I imagine the view of the river would be beautiful once the trees drop their leaves.”
Plan your run at August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemdc.mo.gov
- Phone+1 314-301-1500
- 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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