Castlewood State Park
| Location: | Southwest St. Louis County, Missouri |
| Ride Type: | Many Trails To Choose |
| Trail Type: |
Single Track 90% Dirt Road 10% |
| Distance: | 10.00 miles (16.09 KM) |
| Duration: | not specified. |
| Elevation Gain: | 600 Feet (183 Meters) |
| Climbing: | Steep and Technical |
| Skill Level: | Weekend Warriors |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Trail Description:
With four relatively short rides to choose from, the mountain bike trails at Castlewood State Park offfer something for everyone. Depending on the trail there is flat singletrack, hilly and technical, or flat with some hills. Some trails you should definitely catch are Stinging nettle 3 miles, river scene 3 miles, grotpeter 3 miles, lone wolf 1.5 miles, cedar bluff loop 2 miles
How to get there:
Take I-40 west to Hwy 141 south. Follow 141 to Manchester or Big Bend and turn right (west) until you reach Ries Rd. which takes you into the park. Turn left on Kiefer Creek Rd. and follow it to the trailhead.
Additional Notes:
Stinging Nettle Trail: Flat with some hills/3 miles.
River Scene: Flat/1.5 miles
Grotpeter: Hilly