Missouri Greenway

Earth City Levee

Note that the middle section of the trail in Riverwoods Park (parallel to the Missouri River) is permanently closed due to multiple flooding events. You can still walk, bike or run on the rest of the greenway, but will need to turn around at the points of closure. And don’t worry, you can still enjoy sweeping views of the river and historic St. Charles on the other side! Click here for a map of the closure.

Amenities | Getting Here | Things To Do | Trail Info

This section of the Missouri Greenway parallels the Missouri River in Bridgeton and Earth City. It offers stunning views of the Missouri River and Historic downtown St. Charles as it stretches between Highway 70 to Highway 370. There is a paved connection to a separated walking and biking lane on the 370 Discovery Bridge. You can walk or ride over the Missouri River and connect to the KATY Trail in St. Charles County.

Click here to download a printable Greenway Info Guide for the Missouri Greenway: Earth City Levee.

The greenway is mostly flat and offers shade in the portion that travels through Bridgeton’s Riverwoods Park. You can enjoy the hardwood forest, wetlands and up-close views of the river. There are also restrooms, drinking fountains and picnic tables to make a day of it! The greenway continues along the the Earth City Levee, where you can walk, ride and get some fresh air in the sunshine all the way to the parking lot just past the Highway 370 bridge. You can also stop and rest on a bench or enjoy a picnic at one of the tables at the Riverwoods Park Trailhead.
Click here for the master plan, current status and future connections for this greenway!

Amenities

parking

restrooms

benches

tables

shelter

trash

bike racks

Getting Here

The trailhead in Riverwoods Park is located near the intersection of Earth City Parkway (Highway 141) and St. Charles Rock Road.

Each greenway is managed in cooperation with different municipalities and parks departments, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Greenways often span multiple municipalities, so please be aware that these rules can change as you travel along the trail. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Click one of the buttons below to plan your route with Google Maps.

Plan Your Route

Trailhead at Riverwoods Park Trailhead at 370 (St. Louis County side of bridge) Jean Baptist Point DuSable Park (St. Charles County side of Bridge)

If you’re not too far from this greenway, you may be able to connect to it on your bike. Click one of the buttons above to plan your route with Google Maps.

You can access this greenway via bus #34. Exit the bus at 13789 Rider Trail North stop. Then bike or walk approx. 22 minutes to Riverwoods Park.

You can not currently access this greenway via Metrolink.

Parking is available at the Trail head in Riverwoods Park and at the Highway 370 trailhead.

Things To Do

wildlife

Trail Info

4.70 Miles

This 4.7-mile paved trail is mostly sunny with close to 3 miles of shade in the portion through Riverwoods Park. Due to multiple flooding events, the middle section of the Riverwoods Trail along the Missouri River is now permanently closed. The greenway within the park is still open as an out-and-back path, but you will need to turn around at the points of closure. It is a quiet and peaceful trail tucked away along the Missouri River. It is a great trail for young children to ride their bikes or walk because it is flat and less crowded. It will appeal to anyone looking for a quiet, more rural paved trail for walking or bike riding. On the northern end of the greenway at 370, you can connect to a new separated walking and biking lane that will take you over the Missouri River where you can connect to the KATY Trail.