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St. Louis County

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

Road cycling routes

St. Louis County

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

Moderate

4.8

(9123)

18,200

riders

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

02:51

70.0km

290m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 55.8 km for 100 m

After 63.8 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.2 km

Riverfront Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic, well-protected bike path, but doesn’t take you very far

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2

32.4 km

Riverview Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful park next to the Mississippi. The RFT leads right through this area, and there is parking and other facilities available.

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3

33.4 km

Chain of Rocks Park Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This part of the RFT runs further away, much more hilly and secluded than th rest. There are traffic lights on both sides that help you cross theroad safely.

Tip by

4

35.9 km

Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful old bridge north of STL. Pedestrians and bikes only.

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5

36.8 km

North Riverfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great, exposed trail with stunning views of the Mississippi and St. Louis

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6

63.9 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.

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7

64.7 km

Grand Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Smooth surface, few cars, great scenery

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8

65.8 km

The Grand Basin, Forest Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great conditions, fun ride

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B

70.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

11.0 km

1.14 km

457 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.1 km

4.89 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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