Carve Your Own Path

Walk, run, bike or roll around Gateway Arch National Park on over five miles of paved trails. You can explore the city of St. Louis further by visiting the Old Courthouse (part of Gateway Arch National Park), Kiener Plaza and Citygarden. 

Create your own personalized journey with the help of the Gateway Arch National Park trail map or immerse yourself in an accessible self-guided walking tour available on the National Park Service app. 

Details

Duration

15-120 Minutes

Explore to your heart's content! If you have seen enough of the Gateway Arch grounds, cross into the city and enjoy the views and playground at Kiener Plaza just on the other side of the Old Courthouse. If you still have time or energy, the sculpture garden park Citygarden is just a block to the west. With water features in the summer, amazing sculptures and soothing trees and plantings Citygarden is a wonderful feature of the city to explore. 

Activity

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Age(s)

1-99

open to all ages

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Around the Park Grounds and into the city

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

The grounds of Gateway Arch have wide concrete paths with gentle slopes. There are also benches interspersed throughout the park.