The Lews and Clark Trail

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 21 and 22

Hiked the 5.3 mile trail both days (that's Clark, add Lewis for a total of 8.3 miles).
Muddy time: 2 hours and 16 minutes. Frozen ground time: 2 hours. Great views of the Missouri River from the bluffs and few people.

Just Hiking Ratings:

# of people: this can be a well-populated trail, but it is long enough that it never seems overly crowded. You might see families, pet owners with dogs, or trail runners. Everyone I have ever encountered in a ten year period has been kind and friendly.


Trail Difficulty: Easy to strenuous. There are some extended hills that will make you BREATHE.

Surrounding Area: Busch Wildlife is nearby. The Lewis and Clark Trail is just south of where Highway 40 meets 94. The terrain changes from strip malls and shopping centers to semi-rural.

The Drive: Close to the highway. This is a trail to stop off at on your way from St. Louis to St. Charles--or vice versa.

Other Points of Interest: Magnificent vistas of the Missouri River from the bluffs relieve stress quickly. Spend a few minutes stepping out onto the intermittent rock plateaus to enjoy not only the view, but also the sound of the currents below.