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Bellerive Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 437 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bellerive Park'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.

PavedScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Bellerive Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (437 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great view of the bust st Louis harbor.”

Have been going here all my life, it's a lot safer for kids now that there is a fence along the top of the bluff. I remember walking down a staircase "angel stairs" I think it was called back in the 70's. I haven't seen mention of the lower parking area directly by the bank of the river.

★★★★☆ — Carol , Apr 2018

I have always loved this park. The new improvements are fantastic. LOVE the new paved path to the nearby park.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Jul 2017

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“This place is a very quiet but spiritual place for me it overlooks the Mississippi River and watch the barges be pushed up and down the Mississippi River.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“LOVE the new paved path to the nearby park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Bellerive Park

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitestlouis-mo.gov
  • Phone+1 314-289-5300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bellerive Park

5570 S Broadway St, St. Louis, MO 63111

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.