About
Length (round trip)0.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadGateway Arch Visitor Center to the Old Courthouse
SurfaceCity pavement
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 🏛️ Historic site

A short city walk from the Arch to the courthouse where Dred Scott sued for his freedom.

Tips
The Dred Scott case was first argued in this building in 1846, and Virginia Minor's suffrage case in 1872. The dome and rotunda alone are worth the walk.
Location

Gateway Arch Visitor Center to the Old Courthouse

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