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    August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area

    3.5 (2 reviews)

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    Castlewood State Park - Penny in some flowers along the trail

    Castlewood State Park

    4.6(117 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    I am so glad my buddy, Julianne M. told me about this place! I went a few weeks ago with my hubby…read moreand my pup and we had a nice hike. The parking was easy to find and the pathway was clear and the path was marked with arrows and colorful flags. The views were spectacular from the top and they have some benches to sit on if you need a break. The day we went, it was still a bit flooded from the rain the night before so we could not make it all the way around, but we did our best to do as much of the trail as we could. Baxter loved being in the woods and had the best time taking an adventure around the park. I am sure he will be happy to go back again soon!

    I actually came here to hike for the first time last week. Was very satisfied, and it was well…read moreworth the drive from Illinois to come here. So why am I docking it a star? Before coming here I did research on what are the recommended trails to hike, and what is popular with most people. The Lone Wolf and the River Scene trails were the top two, I found out. So they were at the top of my priority list. When I got to the park, I stopped in the Visitors Center (or park office?) to get a map. I did the Lone Wolf trail first, since it was the longest and supposedly the most grueling of the two. It was cool with all the lookout views and some of the decaying structures (there's a story that goes with that). But the part that annoyed me was how the trails were poorly marked. The River Scene Trail was red and the Lone Wolf trail was yellow. I knew they closed off a section of the River Scene trail due to erosion. But the map I saw online (at the park's website) and the map the park ranger gave me had two differently marked routes, which sparked a lot of confusion in me. I don't know why I got my feathers ruffled on that, but yeah. I hope they fix that section soon, or by next year. But I'll still return to check out some of the other trails!

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    Castlewood State Park - Overlooking the Meramec River

    Overlooking the Meramec River

    Castlewood State Park - Oak leaves and acorns

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    August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area - parks - Updated October 2026

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