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Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesterfield, Missouri · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail'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.

PavedScenicFlat & fastRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly paved hiking area that's good for biking and set behind a shopping center.

What runners say about Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Well kept and flat, good use for other activities like walking and biking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Highly recommended for anyone to enjoy a nice, scenic route by the Chesterfield Commons!”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“This is a great trail for walking, running, or biking near the valley’s hustle and bustle”

Nicely maintained paved trail for walking, running, and biking. In 2016 it was connected to the new Boone Bridge that (via a new separated bike/pedestrian lane) connects to Katy Trail.

★★★★☆ — Wayne , Apr 2017

Short trail around the suburbs of St. Louis. Lovely place for an evening walk.

★★★★☆ — Girija , Dec 2021

In town with my oldest daughter for a softball tournament and she wanted to find a place to run. There is parking here for several vehicles. The trail is on top of the levee so as far as security, one should feel safe because you can see in all directions and there are no trees or obstructions near the trail.

★★★★★ — Billy , Jul 2025

My favorite spot in Chesterfield for running and walking. 2.2 miles from start to traffic light. Need to check if it connects to north side of the valley which will add 5 miles one way to bridge on the Missouri River

★★★★★ — Jj , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 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 5 mentions

“Highly recommended for anyone to enjoy a nice, scenic route by the Chesterfield Commons!”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Well kept and flat, good use for other activities like walking and biking.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Nicely maintained paved trail for walking, running, and biking.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is parking here for several vehicles.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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
  • Websitegreatriversgreenway.org
  • Phone(314) 436-7009
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Missouri Greenway Trailhead: Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail

Chesterfield, Missouri

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Running trails near Chesterfield

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

River's Edge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

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Park offering a pond and river views, plus trails, benches, and a public restroom.

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Monarch-Chesterfield Levee Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

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1.8 miles away

Boone's Crossing Trail

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Riparian Trail

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Central Park Chesterfield

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LoopPavedShadedLit

Recreation area featuring playgrounds, picnic tables, an aquatic center & a large amphitheater.

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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.