About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain40 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadGrand Staircase, Gateway Arch riverfront
SurfacePaved and cobblestone levee
Best seasonYear round. Spring and autumn are best; the riverfront is exposed in both summer heat and winter wind.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🏛️ Historic site🚲 Bikes🏃 Trail running

A paved and cobbled walk along the Mississippi levee beneath the Arch.

Tips
The cobblestone levee is the original 19th-century steamboat landing. It floods most springs, so check whether the riverfront is open before you go down the Grand Staircase.
Location

Grand Staircase, Gateway Arch riverfront

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