How hilly is the trail?
Are there restrooms and water fountains along the trail?
Is this a good trail for kids?
How crowded is the trail?
Is the trail always open?
Are pets allowed?
How do I get to downtown Kirkwood from the end of the trail?
I spotted an error on your web site. How can I report it?
Who built this website?
OTHER QUESTIONS
Any other questions? Just send us a note and we'll try to answer.
ANSWERS:
It's flat...very flat. A railroad track used to run along this route, so of course they chose as flat a path as possible.
But if you're looking for hills, you can find some adjacent to the trail at St. Louis BMX Bike Park, the Gravois Creek Hiking Trail or at
Whitecliff Park.
Note that there is a gradual climb from east to west.
Here are some elevation (altitude) measurements:
- Orlando's parking lot: 418 feet
- I-55 crossing: 446 feet
- Gravois Road crossing: 484 feet
- Watson Road crossing: 528 feet
- I-44 crossing: 576 feet
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Click here for a map with restrooms and water stops marked. Our favorite facilities are at the
Grant Historic Site, although it's only open during business hours (9-5 daily).
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Sure! It's ideal for kids because it's flat and offers several restroom stops. And kids love seeing
the Clydesdales just outside Grant's Farm.
But please be aware of the following dangers when riding with children:
- The trail crosses several busy streets. Make sure kids know to wait and cross only with adult assistance.
- The trail is very busy at times. Make sure kids know to keep to the far right of the trail to allow passing riders.
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Yes, Grant's Trail gets crowded, especially on the weekends. It draws
so many people because it's such a great trail!
It's still far less busy than the trails in Forest Park.
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Official trail hours are from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset.
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Yes, as long as they are on a six foot or shorter leash, and you clean up after them. Since there are so many
fast-moving cyclists on the trail, we do not recommend bringing your dog unless it is
well-trained to heel closely.
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Look at this page for directions from the end of the trail
to the heart of Kirkwood (about 1.5 miles).
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We appreciate your help in keeping the site 100% accurate (so do future visitors to the site!).
Please send us an email with details of the error,
and we'll fix it right away.
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We are cycling and running enthusiasts who decided to build our "ideal site" with all the nitty-gritty details
that cyclists and runners need for planning rides/runs.
We think you'll find it to be the most useful and thorough site on the web for Grant's Trail information.
We are in no way affiliated with
any organizations or businesses associated with Grant's Trail.
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