The best running trails in Franklin County
343
runners
39
runs
Last updated: October 12, 2025
2
runners
1. Defiance to Augusta — Katy Trail State Park
24.3km
02:56
40m
40m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Klondike Park loop via Lewis and Clark Trail — Katy Trail State Park
5.92km
00:43
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Matson to Klondike Park — Katy Trail State Park
10.5km
01:16
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
20
runners
5. Millers Cave loop from Pacific
20.5km
02:35
350m
350m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
runners
6. Katy Trail loop from Wellston
15.4km
01:35
30m
30m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
7. Matson – Katy Trail loop from Des Peres
30.4km
03:07
40m
40m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
8. Pot Hole Lake – Pinetum Lake loop from Gray Summit
15.2km
01:48
220m
220m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9. Defiance – Katy Trail loop from Wellston
18.5km
01:54
20m
20m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
10. Defiance – Klondike Park loop from Wellston
25.5km
02:38
50m
50m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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