The best running trails around Clayton

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Running around Clayton is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Clayton—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Forest Park running loop from University City-Big Bend	Intermediate 01:28 13.9km
Fountain at Round Lake – Jefferson Lake loop from Franz Park	Intermediate 01:19 12.7km
Emerson Grand Basin – The Cascades "Flegel Falls" loop from Skinker	Intermediate 00:45 7.28km
The Cascades "Flegel Falls" – Emerson Grand Basin loop from Richmond Heights	Intermediate 01:09 11.1km

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Forest Park running loop from University City-Big Bend
01:28
13.9km
6:20/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
69
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fountain at Round Lake – Jefferson Lake loop from Franz Park
01:19
12.7km
6:15/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
192
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Emerson Grand Basin – The Cascades "Flegel Falls" loop from Skinker
00:45
7.28km
6:11/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
16
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Cascades "Flegel Falls" – Emerson Grand Basin loop from Richmond Heights
01:09
11.1km
6:14/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
12
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.