Forest Park – The Grand Basin, Forest Park loop from Clayton

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Forest Park – The Grand Basin, Forest Park loop from Clayton

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Forest Park – The Grand Basin, Forest Park loop from Clayton

01:48

29.4km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.4 km for 125 m

After 22.2 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.63 km

Wheels Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If you want to bike (or inline skate), this is the trail for you; it keeps faster-moving trail users separate from the slower walkers and runners on the "Heels" Trail. Both trails form a full loop around the park.

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20.9 km

Heels Path next to the Jefferson Lake

Highlight • Trail

21.4 km

Jefferson Lake

Highlight • Lake

Jefferson Lake is a scenic lake in Forest Park just off the Wheels and Heels Trail where you can fish with a valid MO fishing license. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, crappie, and carp.

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22.3 km

Fountain at Round Lake

Highlight • Lake

Round Lake is one of the shadier spots in Forest Park. You can see it from the path, but if you jog over to the trees next to the water, …

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22.9 km

Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Forest Park, with 1,326 acres, is considered one of the premier urban public parks in the US. It features beautiful landscapes sprinkled with forests, ecosystems, nature reserves, and lakes and …

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23.6 km