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Description
While it is in St. Louis County, it feels very rural. It is the site of former summer clubhouse communities that were turned over to the St. Louis County Parks Department after it was purchased with Land & Water Conservation Funds in 1979. The entire area is in a flood plain and can remain flooded for weeks at a time if the Mississippi River is high.
This is the perfect trail to explore if you are looking for a peaceful escape in nature. You can see the young woodland area that is now growing where the old clubhouses once stood as well as beautiful Burr Oak, Swamp Oak, Pin Oak and Pecan trees. You can also watch the progress of the 15-acre Mesic Praire restoration.
Please note that there are no restroom facilities, or playgrounds near these trails. In the winter time, both trails are perfect for cross-country skiing!
The Lower Meremec Greenway trail is part of St. Louis County’s 30/30 Hikes Program. These are 30 trails around the county that can be completed in 30 minutes; learn more here.
Check out the full plan for this greenway here!
Get Directions to Meramec Greenway: Lower Meramec Park
Getting There
The trailhead on Krumm Road is located very close to the Meramec Bottom Road exit off of I-55.
This greenway is managed by St. Louis County Parks Department; they set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation.
Things to Do
Fish You can access the Meramec to fish from this greenway.
See WildlifeThe Meramec River and surrounding wetland areas attract a wide variety of wildlife.
Trail Details
1.92 Miles
This section of greenway has a 1.9-mile, flat paved trail that parallels the Meramec River. Most of the trail is shaded by the towering oaks along the way.
The paved trail connects to the 1.2-mile Tall Timbers Trail. This unpaved trail meanders along a wetland swamp that is fed year-round by spring water.
Amenities
Parking
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 26th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, October 10th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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