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Gateway Arch National Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 15,644 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Gateway Arch National 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.
Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center.
What runners say about Gateway Arch National Park
“The grounds are clean, peaceful, and perfect for walking or relaxing, and the museum below the Arch is surprisingly engaging and well done.”
“The Arch itself is stunning up close and even more impressive once you go to the top.”
“The grounds are clean, peaceful, and perfect for walking or relaxing, and the museum below the Arch is surprisingly engaging and well done.”
Iconic, inspiring, and absolutely worth the visit! Gateway Arch National Park is a must-see in St. Louis. The Arch itself is stunning up close and even more impressive once you go to the top. The tram ride is a fun experience, and the views of the city and Mississippi River are unreal.
Visited Gateway Arch National Park and it was such a great experience! The Arch itself is absolutely stunning in person — way more impressive than photos. The park area is clean, spacious, and perfect for walking around or just relaxing with a nice view of the Mississippi River.
Visiting Gateway Arch National Park was a really nice experience. The park was clean, peaceful, and easy to walk around. Seeing the Arch up close felt more impressive than I expected, especially with how it stands out against the skyline and the river.
This is one of my favorite places to visit. Not only is it beautiful from the ground but the trip to the top is worth it. The view from the top of the arch is breathtaking! There's also a museum, cafe, and gift shop inside. Walking down to the Mississippi is a must also and you can see the historic Eads Bridge.
Trail conditions & character
“The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking—you can see the Mississippi River and the entire city of St.”
“We had a great time while visiting this national park, the parking is a little tricky at first but if you look up parking it will put you pretty close to the park.”
“The grounds are clean, peaceful, and perfect for walking or relaxing, and the museum below the Arch is surprisingly engaging and well done.”
Plan your run at Gateway Arch National 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 — reported by runners
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 314-655-1600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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