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St. Louis

Luther Ely Smith Square – Eads Bridge loop from Union Station

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Running trails & routes
United States
Missouri
St. Louis

Luther Ely Smith Square – Eads Bridge loop from Union Station

Hard

4.6

(8575)

16,657

runners

Luther Ely Smith Square – Eads Bridge loop from Union Station

01:44

16.8km

100m

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: February 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.70 km

Riverfront Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Riverfront Trail is a 12-mile paved trail along the Mississippi River. It runs between the Gateway Arch and the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and connects several waterfront plazas.

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2

5.13 km

Luther Ely Smith Square

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Luther Ely Smith Square is the landscaped green space that leads to the Gateway Arch and seamlessly connects to the Old Courthouse.

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3

5.25 km

Reflective pool

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These reflective pools around the Gateway Arch are meant to encourage exactly that — (self) reflection — in a moment of quiet. You get some great views of the arch from here, too.

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4

5.29 km

Gateway Arch

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Gateway Arch, St Louis, United States 🇺🇸

The Gateway Arch stands as a magnificent monument to westward expansion, its gleaming stainless steel soaring 630 feet into the sky. Designed by …

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5

6.14 km

Eads Bridge

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The Eads Bridge is a combined railway and road bridge. It connects St. Louis in Missouri with East St. Louis in Illinois via the Mississippi River, which forms the border …

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12.9 km

Lafayette Park

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Established in 1836, Lafayette Park predates many iconic American parks, including Central Park and Golden Gate Park. It served as a vital green space for St. Louis residents even before …

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

634 m

431 m

218 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

3.41 km

516 m

< 100 m

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