Hike the Lewis and Clark Trails

Lewis and Clark Trailhead
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Hike the Lewis and Clark Trails

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Distance
8.5 miles
Elevation Gain
557 ft
Route Type
Loop

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River
Forest
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Outbound

Close to St. Louis, this trail offers great views of the Missouri River.

Located in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area, this hike links together the Lewis and Clark Trails. At first the two trails overlap one another. When the trails split, for a shorter, 5.2 mile hike, you can stay on Clark Trail for the entire loop. For a longer hike take the 2.3 mile Lewis Trail loop, which circles back to the Clark Trail as it returns to the trailhead. Both trails are well marked.

Starting at the trailhead, keep right at the Y to head onto Lewis and Clark Trails. You will have views of the river from up on the bluffs. A trail map can be consulted here.

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Jayme Vogt
12/30/2025
Not Crowded
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Easy To Park
Great Conditions
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Jayme Vogt
12/30/2025
Not Crowded
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Easy To Park
Great Conditions
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Dan Stroh
5/18/2019
Lookouts, Creeks, & Hills
Nice popular trail with scenic lookouts over the river, hills, and mosquitos (mid-May). Would recommend. There’s a shorter Clarke trail ~5 miles with ...
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Cheryl Klenk
3/30/2016
20 years hiking this trail
This is one of my favorite trails locally. The trail skirts the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River and currently has a few stream ...
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