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Author:
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m739972
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Date:
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12 Jul 2006 10:00:12 PM
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Activity:
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Not Specified
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State:
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Missouri (MO)
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Distance:
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8.54 mi
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Elevation:
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Total Gain: 2061 ft
Total Loss: 2059 ft
Net Change: 2 ft
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Difficulty:
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5 / 10
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Tags:
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loop, Missouri, St. Louis
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Rating:
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Unrated
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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
| Dist: 8.54 mi |
Points: 1283 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
Pace: 0:00 / mi |
Lewis and Clark Trail Track
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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