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St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: Trojan Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 309 Google reviews · Running trail in St. Louis, Missouri · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: Trojan 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.

Lit at nightRestrooms

Park with a playground, picnic tables, a splash pad, and basketball courts, plus a centralized location.

What runners say about St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: Trojan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (309 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“After attending my lil cousins b day I saw that there's EXERCISE EQUIPMENT THAT'S FUNCTIONAL & CLEAN.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Met the bravest, talented young lady who told me I was beautiful.”

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.

💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“equipped with a basketball Court with lights so its well lit when its dark.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“They have multiple play areas, a few exercise equipment, swings, a basketball court, free wifi, a porta-potty outside the play area, and lots of seating.”

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Plan your run at St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: Trojan 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

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

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 St. Vincent Greenway Trailhead: Trojan Park

6154 Etzel Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133

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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.