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Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven 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.
Lake trails for hiking, biking and prairie walks, plus benches.
What runners say about Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven Park
“I always find the path and parking area clean.”
“An excellent bike/walking path through a monster field on one side of the road, and around a gorgeous lake on the other side.”
“Great park and love to run and walk, beautiful nature and cool place”
“Don't miss the portable toilets across the way, as there is no reason to leave this peaceful lake.”
We visit this Greenway often. It is convenient to our home and it is a nice place to go for a walk. It's 1 mile around the lake and another mile down and back for the prairie side. The prairie side is maintained with native prairie grasses and you can quite often see deer playing.
One of my favorite places to watch the sunset is at this trailhead near my house. I've put in my miles on these trails and now we have our own put-in for the Dardenne Blueway. Very lucky to have this trail system!
Really great hidden gem in a populated area! Driven by here many times and didn't think much about it but stopped by for a little fishing and discovered this place is great. As far as fishing goes, they have 3 "piers" to cast from and many "hidden" paths to get to waters edge.
Beautiful lake loop and (adjacent) prairie loop with paved trails and picturesque sunrise / sunset foregrounds. The prairie loop (not included in the accompanying map) is accessed via a trail that goes east and passes under Henning Road.
Trail conditions & character
“An excellent bike/walking path through a monster field on one side of the road, and around a gorgeous lake on the other side.”
“Beautiful lake loop and (adjacent) prairie loop with paved trails and picturesque sunrise / sunset foregrounds.”
“I encountered very friendly patrons of the trails, with respectful dog walkers and a few runners.”
“Beautiful lake loop and (adjacent) prairie loop with paved trails and picturesque sunrise / sunset foregrounds.”
“Don't miss the portable toilets across the way, as there is no reason to leave this peaceful lake.”
“One of my favorite places to watch the sunset is at this trailhead near my house.”
“Don't miss the portable toilets across the way, as there is no reason to leave this peaceful lake.”
“It's a great place and would give 5* if there were bathrooms and water fountains.”
Plan your run at Dardenne Greenway at BaratHaven 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
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(636) 561-1718
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 |
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