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Lone Elk Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,947 Google reviews · Running trail in Valley Park, Missouri · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lone Elk 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.
Sprawling space with driving routes to see elk, bison & other wildlife, plus morning feedings.
What runners say about Lone Elk Park
“This park drips with natural beauty, offering everything from awe-inspiring forests, to stunning lakes, to roaming majestic animals.”
“It’s peaceful, not crowded, and perfect for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature.”
Absolutely stunning on a gorgeous mid-November afternoon. My husband and I drove through this park, windows down. He didn't remember ever visiting before, and I hadn't been in years. It couldn't have been more perfect. The trees were beautiful tones of red, orange, yellow, and brown.
My son and I had a wonderful first visit yesterday! It was great seeing the free- roaming animals and the park is gorgeous! We just drove through the park and were lucky enough to see all the animals by the road. We had to wait for the bison to cross the road.
It's such a privilege to have this park in the STL area. My daughter loved going through here. Its free to enter, and you just drive through and enjoy the scenery/wildlife. Typical animals that you will see are elk, bison, whitetail deer, and raccoons. Many times they will walk right up next to your car.
This park drips with natural beauty, offering everything from awe-inspiring forests, to stunning lakes, to roaming majestic animals. We were lucky enough to see all three draws: deer, elk, and bison. If you want to drive the whole thing, that's not a problem.
Trail conditions & character
“This park drips with natural beauty, offering everything from awe-inspiring forests, to stunning lakes, to roaming majestic animals.”
Plan your run at Lone Elk 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.
- Websitestlouiscountymo.gov
- Phone(314) 615-4386
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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