“Cliff Cave County Park is one of the popular hiking areas in St Louis. The area covers 525 acres with a floodplain wetland area, a densely wooded forest with a range of ancient growing trees such as the Shag Bark Hickory, a picnic shelter, and a scenic river view. The total length of the trail is 2.9 miles. The elevation gain of the trail is 200 feet. This is a loop trail, and the time taken to complete the total trail is 1 hour and 2 minutes. An excellent large series of loops and back-and-out paved trails make for easy walking and some well-maintained mountain biking trails. The Bluff Trail (2.0 miles) provides the experienced rider with the best technical features. The connection to the paved trail network is through two parking lots. Visitors can use the paved trail system if the nature trails are too muddy, providing a pleasant alternative. The bottom of the park is perfect for a gravel bike ride with the kids. This trail offers fantastic views of the Mississippi from rocky bluffs towering over the river at 170 feet. The caverns also acted as a recreation spot for Jefferson Barracks volunteer soldiers who designed and constructed a new lounge at the entrance.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Restroom Amenities
• Dogs Allowed
• Scenic Spots.”
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