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Mississippi Greenway Trailhead: Jefferson Barracks

4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Lemay Township, 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 Mississippi Greenway Trailhead: Jefferson Barracks' 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.

Open 24hScenic

What runners say about Mississippi Greenway Trailhead: Jefferson Barracks

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A solid, gorgeous walk, easy out and back, with many great things to look at along the way.”

My favorite, daily walking trail. A solid, gorgeous walk, easy out and back, with many great things to look at along the way. I cannot wait until they expand it to connect with the rest of the Greenway.

★★★★★ — Aaron , Oct 2025

Lovely place to walk with scenic views of the Mississippi River and barge traffic. Start at the War Memorial in JB park and stroll to the Casino and back. Paved trail is a bit narrow in places and not everyone is practicing social distancing.

★★★★☆ — Lolo , Nov 2021

Nice trail but I (along with many others) really wish they'd do more with it. 1 mile is not enough. Let's start catching up with St. Charles and prioritizing greenways!

★★★★☆ — Steve , Jun 2026

Jefferson barracks just one of my favorite parts to ride through and walk through. We have family reunions there

★★★★★ — Wanda , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“A solid, gorgeous walk, easy out and back, with many great things to look at along the way.”

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Plan your run at Mississippi Greenway Trailhead: Jefferson Barracks

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.

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 Mississippi Greenway Trailhead: Jefferson Barracks

North Rd, Lemay Township, MO 63125

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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.