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Author: m739972
Date: 12 Jul 2006 10:00:12 PM
Activity: Not Specified
State: Missouri (MO)
Distance: 8.54 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 2061 ft
Total Loss: 2059 ft
Net Change: 2 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: loop, Missouri, St. Louis
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

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. 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
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Lewis and Clark Trail Track

Points of Interest

LAC001

Location: 38.690880, -90.724274
Head S on spiny ridge

LAC002

Location: 38.684181, -90.718246
R @ Y on Lewis and Clark Trails

LAC003

Location: 38.675739, -90.715446
Take photos of giant bend in the Missouri River from limestone bluffs; short, steep descent into gully, then climb again

LAC004

Location: 38.677799, -90.711067
Overlook #2: Note ridge across river, a popular rookery for birds migrating the Missouri River Flyway

LAC005

Location: 38.682510, -90.707916
Continue E on Lewis Trail, leaving the Clark Trail

LAC006

Location: 38.680569, -90.704323
Continue 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, -90.693031
Rocky outcrop near unnamed stream; head WNW

LAC008

Location: 38.691441, -90.699493
Ascend into gully then back on ridgeline

LAC009

Location: 38.690540, -90.709602
R @ T; Clark Trail rejoins Lewis Trail

LAC010

Location: 38.694580, -90.716431
Stroll above running creek on large 20-foot wood bridge

LAC011

Location: 38.694469, -90.722549
Pass through healthy tract of pines and cedars

LAC012

Location: 38.693211, -90.723457
Cross small creek

LAC013

Location: 38.691410, -90.723557
Cross stream again on small wooden bridge and head WSW to close loop @ trailhead

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