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Fox Hill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in St Charles, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Fox Hill 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.

Stroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Fox Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“We love it here it's very clean and not so crowded”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park on top of a hill, new playground for the kids And nice trails for walking”

Fox Hill Park's main entrance is at 3400 Kister Dr. The small parking lot is close to the playground, picnic tables, basketball half-court, and men's & women's SEASONAL restrooms. The ball field is just to the north. This park is popular for both walking and dog walking. We enjoy walking the hill for extra exercise.

★★★★☆ — Philip , Feb 2025

This is a nice park for walking. The two lakes are pretty, especially in the summer. The first time I visited, I parked where Google directed me to, which is on Kister Dr. But that is a long walk to the lakes.

★★★★☆ — K , Jul 2024

Just updated the playground. Kids ran around in there while we set up for some family photos. Grabbed a few shots and headed home. Great little spot closer to home that we can run to for all these things, even in the freezing cold.

★★★★★ — Andy , Dec 2022

Beautiful park on top of a hill, new playground for the kids And nice trails for walking

★★★★★ — Victor , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The small parking lot is close to the playground, picnic tables, basketball half-court, and men's & women's SEASONAL restrooms.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“The better option for viewing the lakes is to park on Huncker Rd, where it is labeled on Google as Fox Hill Parking Lot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The small parking lot is close to the playground, picnic tables, basketball half-court, and men's & women's SEASONAL restrooms.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“There is a tiny north parking lot accessible from Fox Hill Rd for the Boschert Greenway.”

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Plan your run at Fox Hill Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestcharlesparks.com
  • Phone+1 636-949-3372

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Fox Hill Park

3400 Kister Dr, St Charles, MO 63301

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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.