Riverscene Trail Loop in Castlewood State Park
The Riverscene Trail Loop offers a variety of scenic landscapes, ranging from rugged cliffs with expansive river valley views to tranquil riverside paths shaded by towering trees. The trail takes hikers along the edge of the Meramec River, providing several opportunities to take in panoramic vistas of the surrounding hills and valleys, especially from high bluffs. Despite its relatively moderate length, the trail's mix of gentle riverside terrain and steeper climbs makes for an engaging hike, with highlights like the iconic wooden staircases that lead down to the river's edge. #Hike #Loop #River #Cliff #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 5.5 Km
- Elevation gain: 95 m
- Maximum elevation: 179 m
- Elevation loss: 100 m
- Minimum elevation: 125 m
- Moving time: 1 h 23 m
- Moving speed: 4.0 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 7.2 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 24 m
- Global speed: 3.9 Km/h
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Name: Riverscene Trail Loop in Castlewood State Park GPS track, route, trail
Start: 1543, Kiefer Creek Road, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63021, United States (38.54998 -90.53955)
End: Kiefer Creek Road, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63021, United States (38.55035 -90.53918)
Coordinates: 38.54081 -90.55390 38.55035 -90.53233
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