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NEAREST
TOWN
St.
Louis (St. Louis County)
DIRECTIONS
Take
270 south (south of 1-44), crossover 1-55, where it
changes to Hwy 255, take Telegraph Road Exit (last exit
before crossing the river into Illinois). Turn right off
ramp, head south on Telegraph to Cliff Cave Road. Turn
left. Follow Cliff Cave Road through a neighborhood and
then it goes right into the park.
TRAIL
DESCRIPTION
This
heavily wooded 222-acre park has a loop MTB trail that
goes alongside and up over the top of the cave. Stop at
the first parking lot for access to the trail.
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Fall
is a perfect to tackle the Trail at Cliff Cave.
But then again any time of the year will do just
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Cliff
Caves has a little of everything for the serious
off road cyclist. As you complete the loop there
is the always present stream crossing to ensure
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The
vast majority of the trail system isn't too
technical. But it depends on your speed. Once
you get into the trail it's easy to get a bit
confused as to the way out but everyone seems to
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HIGHLIGHTS
Check
out the mouth of the cave.
HAZARDS
Cover
your legs during the summer months. Poison ivy is very
bad here. Don't forget to wash off with soap thoroughly
after your ride. Remember, poison ivy oils can be easily
transmitted by your hands from shoelaces to your face,
if you rub your eyes or something, so wash your hands
thoroughly after your ride.
AREA
INFORMATION
This
river-bottom park occasionally floods with the spring
rise of the Mississippi River. Great view of the river
from the hills.
ADDITIONAL
THOUGHTS
Caving
is by permit only.
CONTACT
INFO
St.
Louis County Park: (314) 889-2863. Call Ranger Keith
Goldecker at (314) 963-9211 for more information.
DISTANCE
Numerous
trails, more are being blazed. At present, at least 2
miles of trail.
TERRAIN
Hard
packed and rock. Mostly dirt and gravel, crosses tree
roots. Pretty tough.
RIDING
TIME
1
- 3 hours.
LAND
STATUS
St.
Louis County Park.
SERVICES
& ACTIVITIES
Fishing,
picnic tables, restrooms, shelter. No water, electric or
playgrounds.
TRAILHEAD
Park at
first parking area.
RATING
Easy to
moderate.
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