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SaveThis park, in the heart of Daniel Boone country, offers 7.4 miles of 100% singletrack designed for hike and bike use only. Weaving up and down several times in a large hollow, it is a constant challenge to novice and advanced riders alike. This is some unique terrain, heavily wooded, very dark and shady, with several rock-bottom creek crossings. Due to the steepness of the terrain, the area wasn't logged so it presents an uncommon setting with low volume mid-level growth, and tall old-growth trees forming a high, dark canopy. It almost has the feel of a natural amphitheater. The trail surface is mostly dirt, with several veins of rock, and rocky creek crossings/waterfalls. Stop and look around when you reach the bottom of the valley. The trail should be ridden both clockwise and counter-clockwise; each offers its own pleasures.
source: Matson Hill
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Municipal Park
google parking directions Access Info:
From the Highway 40/94 interchange: Take Highway 94 South approximately 13 miles. Go past Defiance to Matson, turn right and follow Matson Hill Rd. to the top of the hill. Turn right onto Matson Road (now paved) and go ½ mile. The trailhead is on the left side of Matson Road. It is well signed from Hwy 94 to the trailhead. You can also park down at the Katy Trail parking lot in Defiance, and ride up a very steep Matson Hill Rd. to add 2 miles each way to your ride.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 20, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,300 ft
- Total Vertical
- 277 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 772 ft
- Reports
- 174
- Photos
- 33
- Ridden Counter
- 2,411
Popular Matson Hill Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 303 ft • 342 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 303 ft blue climb. It features berm and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 288 ft • 294 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 288 ft blue climb. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 169 ft • 276 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 169 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,421 ft • 23 ft • 200 •
Drop into the first trail on the right when you are standing on the DH hub. It starts off with a machine groomed, super fast and flowy section with some nice tables and small step-downs. After the hard flat left it gets somewhat raw...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 3,061 ft • 66 ft • 165 •
This trail connects you from the bottom of the switchback downhill to the Stub road parking lot, and from there to the bottom of the DH Hub .
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,263 ft • 0 ft • 118 •
B option to . Multiple rock drops and rock gardens.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,490 ft • 0 ft • 86 •
Easier option on to avoid rock gardens..
Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 783 ft • 4 • Loop •
Race Loop for the Matson Hill Mauler, June 11, 2023
7 miles • 1,117 ft • 6 • Race •
Matson Hill section for part 1 of the St Gnarles Enduro
6 miles • 1,104 ft • 5 • Race •
This is the stage map for the Matson Hill section of the St Gnarles Enduro. You will be parking at the...
• 31 miles • 2,875 ft • 7 •
• 13 miles • 1,521 ft • 10 •
Photos of Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike
Videos of Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike
trail: Matson Hill Loop
6:28 |
40 |
Sep 21, 2021
trail: Hays Trail
0:22 |
305 |
Nov 20, 2016
trail: Matson Hill Loop
6:05 |
383 |
Oct 18, 2022 , St. Charles
trail: Boone's Burl
217 |
Oct 18, 2022 , St. Charles
trail: Boone's Burl
0:55 |
348 |
Aug 14, 2022 , St. Charles
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![Matson Hill Loop, St Charles, Missouri]()
trail: Matson Hill Loop
6:29 |
863 |
Oct 29, 2021 , St. Charles
trail: Black Powder Run
0:22 |
191 |
Apr 25, 2024 , St. Charles
trail: Judgement Tree
0:43 |
212 |
Apr 25, 2024 , St. Charles
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggbird23 | wishlist | trail | activity #99259700 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 1:29pm Jul 15, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #98994296 | Jul 12, 2026 @ 12:12am Jul 12, 2026 |
| clueders | ridden | trail | activity #98155860 | Jun 30, 2026 @ 2:14pm Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mark511 | wishlist | trail | activity #97439088 and 1 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:50pm Jun 20, 2026 |
| Mark511 | comment | trail | activity #97438607 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:42pm Jun 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Don’t try this trail with a hardtail | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:41pm Jun 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Was a great ride yesterday. One tree down... | Jul 27, 2025 @ 11:39am Jul 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail is open to mountain bikes. | Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:17am Jul 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | The parks department closes this trail to... | Jul 3, 2024 @ 2:39pm Jul 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | The trail head says "Trail Closed - Hikers... | Dec 9, 2023 @ 1:28pm Dec 9, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Park | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3.4 km | |
| Lost Valley | 1 | 3 | 4.8 km | ||
| Broemmelsiek Park | 2 | 6.4 km | |||
| Missouri Bluffs | 4 | 3 | 8.5 km | ||
| Greensfelder County Park | 2 | 11 | 3 | 9.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 11 miles | 2,300 ft | 6 miles | 276 ft | #4,533 | #1,610 | 33 | 174 | 3 | 2,772 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 2,287 ft | 6 miles | 276 ft | #6,216 | #1,760 | 149 | 4 | 246 | ||
| Hike | 12 | 10 miles | 1,772 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #13,142 | #5,535 | 169 | 28 | |||
| Trail Running | 12 | 10 miles | 1,772 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #12,161 | #4,815 | 169 | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Matson Hill Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Matson Hill Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Matson Hill Park are:
- Hays Trail (4.5/5)
- Boone's Burl (4.3/5)
- Matson Hill Loop (4.3/5)
- Climbing Return Trail (4.2/5)
- DH Hub Connector (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Matson Hill Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Matson Hill Park are:
- June (30 activities)
- July (28 activities)
- August (27 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Matson Hill Park?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Matson Hill Park. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Matson Hill Park?
The longest trail in Matson Hill Park is Matson Hill Loop at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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