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One of the most important trails in River Bluffs Trails Park that serves multiple functions for bikes and pedestrians.


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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Singletrack

1,049' 320 m

High

882' 269 m

Low

178' 54 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

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This is a multi-use trail so riders should be aware of possibly meeting pedestrians. It serves several purposes. Many downhill trails feed into this trail so riders can head north to access shuttles or head south to climb back to the top. Riders and pedestrians from neighboring Sunbridge Hills Conservation area will use sections of this trail from Lowrider to complete an extended loop back to their parking.


The beginning of the trail is near the bottom of Sunbridge Road. It's rather flat and gentle until passing the bottom of No Joke. After a couple climbing switchbacks, it goes flat once again and riders will pass through the ruins of a long forgotten city park. Passing a leaning chimney and going through an old wall signals the start of another climb. There are four switchbacks here. At the first one is an alternative climb that isn't as steep at the main route. The last one is significant for riders traveling DH (in the opposite direction) because riders can use it for a trail transfer jump into a large berm on the bottom of B-Line.

From here, the remainder of this climb is the steepest part and the toughest part is where the trail squeezes between limestone boulders and formations. Riders are rewarded with another period of relatively flat trail to prepare for the next climb. A slight downhill section signals the climb is just ahead. It starts quite steep and then has a brief recovery zone before a steep section climbing up to the most scenic portion of the trail. Roly Poly, a multi-use connector trail, turns uphill to the right while Jekyll & Hyde continues straight for 0.1 miles of gentle trail to another scenic spot that is a prelude to the climb up to one of the trail hubs on the gravel trail. Jekyll & Hyde keeps to the right without crossing the gravel and after just a few feet, Lee's Loop branches off to the right up the hill. This section of the trail flows without a lot of elevation change.

As riders approach the next hub at the gravel, turn right into a pretty section with cedars. The south access to Lee's Loop will appear on the right and the top of Roly Poly just beyond that. As the trail continues south of Roly Poly, one will encounter berms and rollers that are best ridden in the opposite direction. Soon, the trail emerges and ends at the Crushed Limestone Trail.

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Lee Clark

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Photos

The big optional drop on Stepdown. Three sections of Chimneys are visible in the background
May 2, 2022 near Saint J…, MO
A misty morning looking south on the Crushed Limestone Trail.
Apr 25, 2022 near Saint J…, MO
One of the scenic views on Jekyll & Hyde.
Apr 28, 2022 near Saint J…, MO
Resting on Jekyll & Hyde after the steep climb from the other side.
Apr 28, 2022 near Saint J…, MO
Hay Loft is a short optional trail for one big jump. The trail in the gap is the climb out for 21 Roll Street, Stepdown, and Hay Loft.
Apr 27, 2022 near Saint J…, MO
Low Rider looking to the south on the climb up to Sunbridge Road.
Apr 29, 2022 near Saint J…, MO

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