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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
Source:	on my Nextel phone
Activity:	Mountain Biking ActivitySearchMountainBiking
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

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

Distance: 2.41 mi	Points: 117	Calories: 0
Total Time: 0:41:24	Speed: 3.5 mph	Pace: 17:09 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 3.5 mph	Pace: 17:09 / mi

Points of Interest

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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