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St. Louis: Lewis and Clark Trail
This 8.5-mile loop climbs to rugged bluffs and views of the Missouri River and its bluffs, then rolls through cool hollows in Weldon Spring Conservation Area.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Missouri (MO) |
| Distance: | 8.54 mi |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
| Rating: |
 3 rating(s)
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TO TRAILHEAD: I-64 W to US 40/61 W. Cross Missouri River. Turn L onto MO 94 S. In 2 mi., turn L into gravel lot and park near wooden sign for trailhead.
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LAC01
| Distance: 8.54 mi | Points: 1283 |
Lewis and Clark Trail Track
Points of Interest
High Bluffs
Location: 38.678734, -90.708839©Bill Yearout
Missouri Overlook
Location: 38.676029, -90.715355©Bill Yearout
LAC002
Location: 38.684181, -90.718246R @ Y on Lewis and Clark Trails
LAC003
Location: 38.675739, -90.715446Take photos of giant bend in the Missouri River from limestone bluffs; short, steep descent into gully, then climb again
LAC004
Location: 38.677799, -90.711067Overlook #2: Note ridge across river, a popular rookery for birds migrating the Missouri River Flyway
LAC005
Location: 38.682510, -90.707916Continue E on Lewis Trail, leaving the Clark Trail
LAC006
Location: 38.680569, -90.704323Continue straight; traverse along bluffline above river. Optional side hike: A 100-yd. spur trail leads to Katy Trail and Missouri River shoreline
LAC007
Location: 38.691021, -90.693031Rocky outcrop near unnamed stream; head WNW
LAC008
Location: 38.691441, -90.699486Ascend into gully then back on ridgeline
LAC009
Location: 38.690540, -90.709602R @ T; Clark Trail rejoins Lewis Trail
LAC010
Location: 38.694580, -90.716431Stroll above running creek on large 20-foot wood bridge
LAC011
Location: 38.694469, -90.722549Pass through healthy tract of pines and cedars
LAC012
Location: 38.693211, -90.723457Cross small creek
LAC013
Location: 38.691410, -90.723557Cross stream again on small wooden bridge and head WSW to close loop @ trailhead
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