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Defiance, MO: Matson Hill Park

 

Crave singletrack mixed with exposed rocks and roots? Ride one, two, or more laps on this zippy 2.4-mile loop located 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

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Author: johnRides
Activity: Mountain Biking
State: Missouri (MO)
Distance: 2.41 mi 
Average Speed: 3.5 mph
0:17:09/mi
Duration: 0:41:24
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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This fast and fun 2.4-mile loop runs the rolling ridges of Matson Hill. The ride is mostly singletrack but occasional roots and rocks add some X-factor on the 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. This trail is well-suited for novice to intermediate riders, or experts looking for a place to do circuit training. You won’t find scenic vistas here, but the shady hardwoods are a nice reprieve on humid days. There is no designated direction of travel here, so mix it up and ride both ways.

Directions to trailhead from I-64/US 40 and MO 94

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Defiance, MO: Matson Hill Park

Dist: 2.41 mi Points: 117 Calories: 0
Time: 0:41:24 Speed: 3.5 mph Pace: 17:09 / mi

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Creek Crossing

Location: 38.629595°, -90.815349°

Forest

Location: 38.630458°, -90.817419°

Trailhead

Location: 38.623769°, -90.814898°
Trailhead

Entrance to Matson Hill Park

Location: 38.623346°, -90.814871°





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