Busch Greenway Trail – Weldon Spring Site loop from Weldon Spring Heights

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Missouri

St. Charles County

Busch Greenway Trail – Weldon Spring Site loop from Weldon Spring Heights

Easy

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10,308

riders

Busch Greenway Trail – Weldon Spring Site loop from Weldon Spring Heights

01:30

21.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Katy Trail State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

134 m

Busch Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busch Greenway is a well-paved multi-use path weaving through the Weldon Springs Conservation Area. Along the way you will encounter lakes, vast open prairies, and the authentic landscapes native to Missouri.

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2.73 km

Mononame 207 Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Mononame 207 Reservoir is a 22-acre lake off the side of the Busch Greenway. It's popular for fishing and has a pretty cool looking backdrop of trees. There's a spot with a bench on the north side of the lake where you can take a break and take in the view.

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6.57 km

Weldon Spring Site

Highlight • Monument

The Weldon Spring Site has an interesting past. They used to dump building rubble containing uranium and radium, along with other radioactive materials inside the mound. Nowadays you can climb up the stairs to the 75-foot disposal cell. At the top there are awesome views of parts of St. Charles and St. Louis counties.

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7.22 km

Hamburg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hamburg Trail connects the Katy Trail with the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. It's a vital 6-mile trail that connects to both the Mound and Lost Valley areas.

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10.8 km

Hamburg Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hamburg Trail connects the Katy Trail with the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. It's a vital 6-mile trail that connects to both the Mound and Lost Valley areas.

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13.6 km

Weldon Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike repair stand, all the necessary tools and a working air pump. Bathroom and shelter too. No water.

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15.9 km

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

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19.9 km

Boardwalk Section on the Missouri Research Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

7.02 km

6.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.59 km