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Forest Park – Forest Park loop from Richmond Heights

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Forest Park – Forest Park loop from Richmond Heights

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(7127)

12,449

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Forest Park – Forest Park loop from Richmond Heights

02:02

19.6km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.43 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 streams. It als contains cultural institutions including the St Louis Zoo, Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Science Center, and Muny Opera.

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8.19 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, you can really see the fountains and birds that frequent the area.

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9.00 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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9.42 km

Heels Path next to the Jefferson Lake

Highlight • Trail

12.0 km

Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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14.3 km

The Cascades "Flegel Falls"

Highlight • Waterfall

Nestled in Forest Park, The Cascades "Flegel Falls" offers runners a peaceful retreat, with rushing waters providing a soothing soundtrack for the trail. Though sometimes dry, the rocky cascading falls still make for an invigorating sight. Pause here if you need a break and get re-energized by nature’s beauty and power as you take in this hidden gem.

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19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.51 km

1.69 km

898 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

8.64 km

1.05 km

906 m

289 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

35°C

24°C

86 %

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Forest Park – Forest Park loop from Richmond Heights

Forest Park

Fountain at Round Lake

Jefferson Lake

Heels Path next to the Jefferson Lake

Forest Park

The Cascades "Flegel Falls"

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