Riverfront Trail (Mississippi Riverfront) Leave a Comment / By gstuppy / August 26, 2026 Overview: A flat, paved walk along the Mississippi River right beside the Gateway Arch, with views up at the monument from the water’s edge and easy access to the rest of downtown St. Louis. Link Posts: Parks: Gateway Arch National Park Get Itineraries Spot Category: Hiking TrailSpot Tags: Family-Friendly Hiking History & Culture Photography Scenic DifficultyDistanceElevation GainCrowd LevelDurationAccessibilityEasy~1 mile (riverfront section near the Arch) Minimal Iconic30 Next National Parks Map Loading... No Records Found Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Maps failed to load Sorry, unable to load the Maps API. Products by Category Take me to our Parks Tote Bag $27.99 Add to cart View cart Previous Page 1 2 3 4 SHOP ALL DESIGNS