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St. Louis County

University City

Wheels Path – Forest Park loop from Olivette

Running trails & routes

St. Louis County

University City

Wheels Path – Forest Park loop from Olivette

Hard

5.0

(1220)

12,748

runners

Wheels Path – Forest Park loop from Olivette

02:21

22.6km

150m

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: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.00 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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2

11.0 km

Heels Path next to the Jefferson Lake

Highlight • Trail

3

12.6 km

West Pine Woodland

Highlight • Forest

This 6-acre section in the corner of Forest Park was once infested with dense overgrowth of honeysuckle. It has since been reclaimed, and now has a web of pleasant paths for walking or running.

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4

13.7 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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5

16.3 km

Forsyth Boulevard Between Forest Park and Clayton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Dedicated bike lane on the east, the rest is ok to ride as well

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B

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.28 km

1.70 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

10.7 km

10.4 km

964 m

617 m

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