Chouteau Claim
About
Chouteau Claim is a boat launch in Missouri, about 4.6 miles from the town of Villa Ridge. It serves as a put-in for getting onto the water in this part of the state. The most comfortable months for a trip are typically September and October, when highs average around 82°F and 70°F with lows near 57°F and 46°F, based on typical averages from the weather station at Union, Missouri, about 7 miles away. Midsummer runs hotter, with July highs typically near 91°F. Paddlers looking to extend a day on the water can head to the Little Meramec River, about 6.5 miles away, or Dubois Creek, about 9.3 miles out. For time on foot, Lost Hill Trail sits about 4.9 miles from the launch, and the Miramiguoa trail is about 9.3 miles away.
Location
Union
Missouri
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–78°F and lows of 45–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Union, MO weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high23° low
- Feb48° high26° low
- Mar59° high35° low
- Apr70° high45° low
- May78° high55° low
- Jun86° high63° low
- Jul91° high67° low
- Aug89° high66° low
- Sep82° high57° low
- Oct70° high46° low
- Nov57° high35° low
- Dec46° high27° low
Nearby
- Lost Hill TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Little Meramec RiverCanoeing6.5 mi
- Miramiguoa trailHiking9.3 mi
- Dubois CreekCanoeing9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
