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Grant's Trail Union Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Grant's Trail Union Road Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Grant's Trail Union Road Trailhead
This trail is Amazing! Great for biking with family,friends, and just a stroll alone. Amazing views! Also, there are pathways with lots of shade just in case you get a little toasted during your walk on the trail! Maps and mile signs are within the trial!
Nice trail easy to get to fair amount of parking for the space. Great for bikes and jogging. Well maintained while keeping the nature feel while on the trail.
A fair amount of gravel parking with lots of easy access to Grant's Trail.
Good destination to start a walk or hike. Watch out for cross traffic on Union - just saw yet another truck blow through a red light.
Trail conditions & character
“Bit of a pain, parking wise but that's only because it was difficult to get out due to people leaving work at the industrial park.”
Plan your run at Grant's Trail Union Road Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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