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Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Marshall Road

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Valley Park, Missouri · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Marshall Road'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.

PavedOpen 24hTrailhead parking

What runners say about Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Marshall Road

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice shaded path. It's paved, wide and mostly flat. Easy access from several places with plenty of parking. It runs along the river and thru or near two parks with playgrounds, picnic tables and covered shelters. Has benches along the way to rest .There are even paths thru the woods near the hwy 141 end.

★★★★★ — Jessica , Jul 2022

There is a great paved trail and walking path here with beautiful views of the Meramec River. The trail is conveniently located with parking access. It does have a public restroom and is a dog friendly park.

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Jan 2024

Paved trail along the Meramac that leads to Greentree Park in one direction and Arnold's Grove the other direction. Simpson Park is in the middle. Beware that parts of the trail along the river, although paved, are still muddy in some parts after heavy rains.

★★★★★ — Barry , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Paved trail along the Meramac that leads to Greentree Park in one direction and Arnold's Grove the other direction.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Easy access from several places with plenty of parking.”

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Plan your run at Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Marshall Road

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitegreatriversgreenway.org

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Marshall Road

1235 Marshall Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088

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Running trails near Valley Park

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Greentree Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Spacious, riverside, greenway park for walking, biking, and boating.

1.2 miles away

Meramec Greenway Trailhead: Arnold's Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Valley Park, MO

MixedShadedScenic

Paved trail network beside the Meramec River and lake featuring picnic tables, trees and parking.

1.7 miles away

Emmenegger Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2 miLoopPavedShaded

A river meanders through woodlands on this placid, 93-acre retreat featuring hiking & picnicking.

1.8 miles away

Possum Woods Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenic

Nature preserve featuring well-maintained trails for hiking with river views, picnic areas, and parking.

1.8 miles away

Dee Koestering Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Kirkwood, MO

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring a lookout and a hike through the remains of a quarry.

1.9 miles away

Hickory Ridge Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

St. Louis, MO

2.0 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.