Beginner Hiking Trails in St. Louis County, Missouri
New to hiking in this county? We filtered the 637 mapped trails in St. Louis County, Missouri down to those rated easy — capped at six miles for the routes with a mapped distance — 637 trails that prioritize a good first experience over mileage or elevation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best beginner hiking trail in St. Louis County, Missouri?
Federer’s Folly Trail is our top beginner pick in St. Louis County, Missouri — easy difficulty at 0.8 miles, short and gentle enough for a first hike. 636 more beginner-friendly options are listed below.
What makes a trail beginner-friendly?
Easy OpenStreetMap difficulty classification (gentle terrain, well-marked, no technical sections) combined with a shorter distance — long enough to feel like a real hike, short enough to finish comfortably without prior conditioning.
Is hiking in St. Louis County, Missouri good for beginners?
Yes — with 637 mapped easy, short trails, St. Louis County, Missouri has more beginner-friendly options than a lot of areas get credit for.
How many beginner-friendly trails are there in St. Louis County, Missouri?
637 of St. Louis County, Missouri's 637 mapped trails are rated easy difficulty and six miles or under — see the full list below.