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An easy scenic trail along the Meramec River.


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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Singletrack

418' 127 m

High

398' 121 m

Low

17' 5 m

Up

33' 10 m

Down

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Avg Grade (0°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

River Scene is an easy trail along the river with little elevation change and is pretty smooth. The path is pretty wide in parts and is a good way to get warmed up without riding on pavement. I like to use it to warm up before and cool down after rides.

Then main stretch on the west side of Keifer Creek Rd is usually done as an out and back. It used to connect to Stinging Nettle trail to the west of the washout area between the railroad tracks and the river, however this route has been closed for years by the railroad. If you keep an eye out on the edge of the trail there are also a few little jumps and bumps to keep the fun factor up a little.

On your way back out from the washout, keep right and you'll cross a field to the other section of River Scene. This section has a large deep sand trap that you may need to walk through, unless you are on a fat bike that is!

After the sand you'll cross the pavement and keep on the trail. keep an eye out to the left and you'll see short sections of trail that shoot out and around the old "Castle" train station foundations.

The trail will eventually take you back around to the train overpass on Kiefer Creek Rd.

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Shared By:

Brian Barton with improvements by Mike Oehler

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  4.1 from 9 votes

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Trail Rankings

#296

in Missouri

#9,694

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Watching the steam rise from the river shortly after sunrise | Morning of 09.26.2021
Oct 1, 2021 near Valley…, MO
The trail runs next to the Meramec River; this is a nice place to stop and enjoy the day.
Oct 29, 2016 near Valley…, MO
Can you make it across the natural bridge
Aug 5, 2013 near Valley…, MO
Nicer part of the trail
Aug 17, 2015 near Valley…, MO
A few drop offs to watch for
Aug 14, 2015 near Valley…, MO
Middle of this field. Yes there is a single bike trail
Aug 14, 2015 near Valley…, MO

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Check-Ins

Sep 15, 2023
D Man
Feb 6, 2021
Jake Baedeker
7.6mi — 0h 57m
Jan 18, 2021
Beth K
muddy spots but not a problem
Sep 25, 2020
David Scott
Sep 7, 2019
Dustin Kyle
Jul 20, 2019
Cameron Perry
2.5mi
Oct 5, 2018
Jirg Jorgensin
connected from al foster and singing nettle, turn around to go back to al foster trailhead
Aug 11, 2018
mike erickson

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