Rik Brown

I visited August A. Busch Wildlife Conservation Area at Weldon Spring, Missouri, on April 2, 2016. This video should give you an overview of the Hiking & Biking trail there. You’ll notice many World War II era ammunition bunkers. Check them out!

The trail is about 3.1 miles long and any elevation changes tend to be gentle. I’ve walked the trail in all seasons and would categorize it as easy. You may find people walking their dogs, trail runners, and families out for a bit of nature. Overall, the trail tends to be quite uncrowded considering its close proximity to St. Louis County — just a bit beyond the I-40/61 Missouri River bridge in St. Charles County.

If you have any questions or wish to relate your own experiences on this trail, please post them below.

See you out on the trail!

About Rik Brown

Bangert Island is located at 1600 Old South River Road, Saint Charles, Missouri, 63303 – just south (upstream) of the Blanchette Bridge where I-70 crosses the Missouri River. It is a 160-acre island owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation and managed by St. Charles County Parks. There are 4.2 miles of single-track trail. The land is basically level so it makes for easy hiking or off-road biking.

Before visiting Bangert Island, be sure to check the Missouri River level which must be below 23 feet in order that the island be accessible by land. The are several river view areas that look across to the casino on the opposite side of the river. Note that in summer there can be many mosquitoes so if your visit is during bug season, come prepared.

If you have any questions or wish to relate your own experiences on this trail, please post them below.

See you out on the trail!