Fall Seasons: 2008, 2009, 2010
Perhaps it sounds morbid, but a morning or afternoon hike at Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemeteries is anything but. A meandering walk through these Cities of the Dead is peaceful, historically and artistically relevant, and somewhat strenous.
Just Hiking Ratings:
# of people: Well, not counting the deceased, you might come across a cemetery guard in a vehicle, groundskeepers, or the occasional vehicle on a drive-through tour. On a Sunday afternoon or weekday skipping school, expect to see almost no one. It's a great place for those seeking solitude.
Difficulty: If you stray from the path, there are hills and hills to climb.
The Drive: Both cemeteries are right off Highway 70 on West Florrissant. Plenty of parking within the gates.
Other Points of Interest: Visit the cemetery web sites for information about historical figures buried there.
Calvary: Kate Chopin, Dred Scott, Tennessee Williams--to name a few.
Bellefontaine: William Burroughs, the Anheuser Bush Mausoleum
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