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The Grand Basin, Forest Park – Grand Drive loop from Kirkwood

The Grand Basin, Forest Park – Grand Drive loop from Kirkwood

Moderate

3.5

(23)

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The Grand Basin, Forest Park – Grand Drive loop from Kirkwood

02:52

66.3km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.3 km for 125 m

After 46.9 km for 82 m

After 49.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.34 km

Deer Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice bike path, but shared with pedestrians

Tip by

15.7 km

The Grand Basin, Forest Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great conditions, fun ride

Tip by

17.4 km

Grand Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Smooth surface, few cars, great scenery

Tip by

19.3 km

Jefferson Lake

Highlight • Lake

Jefferson Lake is a scenic lake in Forest Park just off the Wheels and Heels Trail where you can fish with a valid MO fishing license. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and carp.

Tip by

24.3 km

Fountain and Ruins in Tower Grove Park

Highlight • Monument

Wide streets, usually little traffic

Tip by

42.3 km

Bridge Over River des Peres on Grant's Trail

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge not only crosses the River Des Peres, but also quite literally bridges between Grant's Trail (also known as the Gravois Greenway) to the west, and the River Des Peres Greenway on the east side of the river.

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47.0 km

Boathouse Lake Pavilion

Highlight • Lake

One of two small lakes in Carondelet Park, this one is named after the lovely boathouse on its banks. You can actually walk all the way around the lake, too.

Tip by

49.7 km

River des Peres

Lake

60.8 km

West Lockwood Avenue Eastbound

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun downhill ride

Tip by

66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

25.6 km

6.39 km

4.97 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.9 km

8.16 km

204 m

113 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

28°C

22°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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The Grand Basin, Forest Park – Grand Drive loop from Kirkwood

Deer Creek Greenway

The Grand Basin, Forest Park

Grand Drive

Jefferson Lake

Fountain and Ruins in Tower Grove Park

Bridge Over River des Peres on Grant's Trail

Boathouse Lake Pavilion

West Lockwood Avenue Eastbound

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