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John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest'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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest
“I love Forest Park it is like being out in the country it is clean safe gorgeous I walk my dog daily it is invigorating and refreshing”
Great place to hike and meditate. Tranquility and Peace are abundant in this hidden gem in the heart of our urban forest.
About as close to a forest oasis you are going to get within city limits. We were here in the winter so the pictures are not doing it justice. Some parts are deep enough in the woods where you don't see cars or building anymore. Combination of concrete, gravel, and dirt paths throughout.
Hidden gem in Forest Park. Trails are rarely crowded, and the ecological restoration has produced wonderful results. The wooded areas are full of native wildflowers in spring, and the savanna areas are full of native flowers in summer. Urban oasis of wildlife.
I love Forest Park it is like being out in the country it is clean safe gorgeous I walk my dog daily it is invigorating and refreshing
Trail conditions & character
“I love Forest Park it is like being out in the country it is clean safe gorgeous I walk my dog daily it is invigorating and refreshing”
“Trails are kind of a cluster that go off in crazy directions without a real loop.”
“Combination of concrete, gravel, and dirt paths throughout.”
Plan your run at John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websiteforestparkmap.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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