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Gravois Greenway Trailhead: Backstoppers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 28 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 Gravois Greenway Trailhead: Backstoppers 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.
What runners say about Gravois Greenway Trailhead: Backstoppers Park
“We don't usually stop here and my son doesn't play on playgrounds anymore 😢 but the equipment all looks well maintained.”
A drinking fountain and a pavilion if you need a break along Grant's Trail. Convenient trail parking nearby as well; also within walking distance to the newly remodeled Oak Bend branch of the St. Louis County Library. This "park" is located at the Kirkwood end of the trail.
Love this greenway! Wildlife abounds as well as the greenery, wide paved paths, and plenty of restrooms.
Been here dozens of times as we complete our first half of our trips on Grant's Trail. The pedestrian light at Big Bend is a little slow to change but at least there's a stop sign on the other end of the park.
Good walking/ cycling trail. It crosses a lot of major roads which makes for a lot of stops and starts. Well maintained, mostly flat, and had great scenery as you go.
Trail conditions & character
“Convenient trail parking nearby as well; also within walking distance to the newly remodeled Oak Bend branch of the St.”
“Wildlife abounds as well as the greenery, wide paved paths, and plenty of restrooms.”
“Well maintained, mostly flat, and had great scenery as you go.”
“Wildlife abounds as well as the greenery, wide paved paths, and plenty of restrooms.”
“A drinking fountain and a pavilion if you need a break along Grant's Trail.”
Plan your run at Gravois Greenway Trailhead: Backstoppers 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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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