Caroline Loughlin Fountain–Lily Ponds, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 43 min
Caroline Loughlin Fountain–Lily Ponds, 3 lakes is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Tower Grove Park near Tower Grove, MO. The route passes Caroline Loughlin Fountain and Fountain Pond before reaching Lily Ponds at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Caroline Loughlin Fountain–Lily Ponds, 3 lakes
2.1 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 43 min
Elevation 508–544 ft
Out & Back · Tower Grove Park
Trailhead: 38.60832, -90.26174
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:48 AM · sunset 7:03 PM
Transit-accessible: Arsenal at Morganford stop 402 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 0.2 miPass Caroline Loughlin Fountain.
- 100 ftBear left, heading W.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SE.
- 0.7 miPass Fountain Pond.
- 50 ftPass Lily Ponds.
- 450 ftReach Caroline Loughlin Fountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.8 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading E.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 6:20 PM for the 7:03 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Arsenal at Morganford stop 402 m from the trailhead
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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