Centennial Greenway and Creve Coeur Connector

Parking is available at several points along the Centennial Greenway, including near the Heritage Museum. For the Creve Coeur Connector, you can park within Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, which offers convenient access to the trail.

Yes, both the Centennial Greenway and Creve Coeur Connector are generally dog-friendly. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash and that you clean up after them to maintain a pleasant experience for all trail users.

The best times to cycle the Centennial Greenway and Creve Coeur Connector are typically spring, summer, and autumn. These seasons offer pleasant weather for enjoying the scenic views, wildflowers, and birdwatching opportunities. Autumn is particularly beautiful with changing foliage.

No, individual cyclists do not need permits to use the Centennial Greenway or Creve Coeur Connector. There are also no entrance fees for accessing Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park or its trails.

The trails are predominantly paved, with asphalt being a common surface. The Centennial Greenway is typically 8 feet wide. While some initial stretches of the Centennial Greenway may involve light car traffic, the majority of the path is dedicated to pedestrians and bicycles. The Creve Coeur Connector is also a paved, multi-use path.

You'll encounter several interesting spots. Along the Centennial Greenway, look for the Centennial Trail - Bridge Crossing. The Creve Coeur Connector offers a View of the Missouri River and a beautiful Sunset View of Creve Coeur Lake. The connector also features picturesque landscapes with native prairie grasses, a marsh, and wildflowers, especially around Little Creve Coeur Lake.

Yes, this route is a crucial link in the St. Louis trail network. It connects to the Katy Trail, the Heritage Museum, Schaefer Park, and the Spencer Creek Trail. The route also passes through sections of the Creve Coeur Connector, Centennial Greenway, Meadows Loop Trail, Lakeview Loop Trail, and the Katy Trail State Park.

Yes, amenities are available. Along the Centennial Greenway, you'll find benches, an outdoor water fountain at the Heritage Museum, and restrooms during museum operating hours. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, which the connector leads into, offers additional restrooms and water fountains.

The trail is generally manageable. While rated as 'easy' to 'moderate' for hiking, touring cyclists should be aware of some elevation changes. The Centennial Greenway has a 'long, steady and moderately steep hill' between Upper Bottom Road and the Heritage Museum, and the Creve Coeur Connector includes a 'short, fairly steep hill' when starting from Creve Coeur Park. Otherwise, many sections are flat and enjoyable for various skill levels.

Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is a significant feature of this route, offering wetland and wooded areas, and looping around Lakeview, Meadows, and Mallard Lakes. The park provides amenities like restrooms, water fountains, and boat rentals. It's also an excellent spot for birdwatching due to its diverse natural habitats.

For touring cyclists, be prepared for a few climbs. The Centennial Greenway includes a 'long, steady and moderately steep hill' between Upper Bottom Road and the Heritage Museum. The 3.8-mile Creve Coeur Connector has a 177-foot climb and a 170-foot descent, with a 'short, fairly steep hill' if you start from Creve Coeur Park. If you prefer to tackle the climbs early, consider starting your ride from Creve Coeur Park. The separated bike lane on the Page Avenue Extension Bridge provides safe passage across the Missouri River.