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Mississippi River Greenway (Jefferson Barracks Section)

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  2. MO
  3. …St. Louis Metro Area
  4. Jefferson Barracks Park
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Length

1.7 Miles 2.7 Kilometers


Elevation

6' 2 m

Ascent

-82' -25 m

Descent

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

493' 150 m

High

412' 126 m

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Conditions

All Clear 6 days ago
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“A section of the Mississippi River Greenway that heads through the Jefferson Barracks County Park.”

— St. Louis County Parks
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Overview

Features: River/Creek — Wildlife

Description

This section of the Mississippi River Greenway extends from the Jefferson Barracks Historic Site near the 5 Star Shelter along the river to the mouth of the River Des Peres. The trail starts with a small descent from the park before leveling out along the river where you'll have views of the Mississippi River all the way to the end point at the River Des Peres.

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Land Manager: St Louis County, MO - Parks and Recreation

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Outlook to Mississippi River
Outlook to Mississippi River
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Trailside views look across the Mississippi River toward Illinois.
Trailside views look across the Mississippi Riv…
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It's quite beautiful near the Jefferson County Park section of the Mississippi River Greenway.
It's quite beautiful near the Jefferson County…
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Benches offer a nice break along the Mississippi River Greenway.
Benches offer a nice break along the Mississipp…
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A sturdy bridge allows the Mississippi River Greenway to travel through this area.
A sturdy bridge allows the Mississippi River Gr…
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The Mississippi River Greenway travels over this nice bridge near the water's edge.
The Mississippi River Greenway travels over thi…
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Expect this concrete structure to mark the entrance to the Mississippi River Greenway at Jefferson County Park.
Expect this concrete structure to mark the entr…
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The River City Casino is right nearby along this portion of the Mississippi River Greenway.
The River City Casino is right nearby along thi…
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