St. Louis Running and Walking Trails

QUEENY PARK

TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The main trail system at Queeny Park is used heavily by walkers, runners, cyclists and equestrians. This 569-acre park has 7.8 miles of trails, 1.5 miles of which are paved. Back in the hilly, wooded sections of the park there are additional miles of horse trails with some more technical sections.

This park provides habitat for eagles, hawks, songbirds, turkey, doves, quail, shorebirds, herons and waterfowl. Deer, rabbits and squirrels also abound. Bluegill, carp, catfish and crappie are plentiful.

The trails offer a little bit of everything from paved sections, open meadows, hills; both gentle and steep, to heavily wooded sections.

WHY WE LIKE IT: Queeny is a great place to do some trail running and walking. The trails are well maintained and the footing is generally even and smooth. The trails are well away from roads and are usually quiet and peaceful. The trails are usually runable during rain and dry very quickly unlike some of the other local parks. Come summer, the mostly shaded trails are a great place to escape the heat. Big River's Group Runs and Walks run here weekly. Hope to see you there!

DIRECTIONS: From Westbound I-44: Take 270 North to the Manchester Exit. West on Manchester 2 miles to Weidman Road. Right (North) on Weidman. Go .5 miles to the park entrance on the right.*

From Eastbound I-44: Take 141 North to Manchester Rd. Go Right on Manchester 1 mile to Weidman Road. Right (North) on Weidman. Go .5 miles to the park entrance on the right.*

From Westbound I-64/40: Take the Mason Exit and go South. Take Mason to Clayton Rd. and go Right. Take Clayton Rd to Weidman and go Left (South). Take Weidman 1.8 miles to the Park Entrance on the left.*

From Eastbound I-64/40: Take 141 Exit and go South. Take 141 to Manchester Rd. Exit and go East. Take Manchester Rd. 1 mile to Weidman Rd. and go Left (North). Go .5 miles to the park entrance on the right.*

From I-270: Take the Manchester Exit. West on Manchester 2 miles to Weidman Road. Right (North) on Weidman. Go .5 miles to the park entrance on the right.*

TRAIL MAP

DISTANCE: 4.1 mile perimeter with numerous inner trails. Longer workouts can be achieved easily by linking many of the different trails.

TERRAIN: Part of this trail is paved and gravel roads. The dirt trail section can be uneven in places.

RATING: Easy to Moderate for minor hills and uneven footing