BLUFF VIEW TRAIL
BLUFF VIEW TRAIL 
Bluff View Trail is located along the Meramec River roughly 5 miles West of Castlewood State Park in Wildwood, Missouri. Bluff View Trail gets it's name from the beautiful look-out over the Crescent Valley & Meramec River that you'll find near the top of this trail. This Out & Back style trail is on the shorter side - just 2 miles from end to end.  

TERRAIN/​DIFFICULTY RATING
We categorize this trail as Intermediate. Why? The uphill switchbacks and sustained climbs will make you work for the view. Plus, Bluff View Trail's rocky outcroppings will keep you on your toes. Fortunately, the trail feels much easier on the way down thanks to the natural flow & momentum!

​RIDE DISTANCE OPTIONS
Al Foster Trailhead Parking Lot to the Bluff Look-Out (Out & Back): 4 miles
Upper Trailhead to Lower Trailhead (Out & Back): 4 miles
*STL Biking Tip: For a longer rider, combine Bluff View Trail with a loop of Zombie West & East using the Zombie Connector Trail. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING
  • We recommend parking at the Al Foster Trail Head Parking Lot (GOOGLE MAPS PIN), which has a small pavilion with restrooms, picnic tables, trash cans, and lighted parking for night rides. Alternatively, start at the upper Bluff View Park Entrance (GOOGLE MAPS PIN) if you want the downhill first or are trying to use Bluff View as a connector to your Zombie ride. Note that there is plenty of parking here, but no restrooms or lighted parking at this upper lot.
  • From Downtown STL or South City use I-44W and head towards Eureka, then take Exit 264 for MO-109 N. After about 3.0 miles on MO-109 N turn Right on Old State Road with another almost immediate Right onto Washington Ave. Stay right as you go the last 0.5 mile and you're there!
  • From Chesterfield or where you have no close access to I-44W take Historic U.S. 66 (Manchester Rd.) to Ellisville, and turn South onto Old State Road and continue for 5 miles before taking a Left onto Washington Ave. Stay right as you go the last 0.5 mile and you're there!
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