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5.5 miles
Distance
163 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:23:52
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
460 ft
Altitude min
579 ft
Altitude max
578 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:23:52
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Louis Bike Park
    St. Louis, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135277 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13434 in Trail Running
    • #53939 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Outer paved path encircling Forest Park. This Wheels Path is designed primarily for bikes, while there is a designated "Heels Path" right next to it which is only for foot traffic.

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        Directions to forest-park-outer-wheels-path trailhead (38.634010, -90.303360)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Park Outer Wheels Path

        Where is Forest Park Outer Wheels Path located?
        Forest Park Outer Wheels Path is located in St. Louis Bike Park, St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is part of the St. Louis Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.63401, -90.30336.
        How hard is Forest Park Outer Wheels Path?
        Forest Park Outer Wheels Path is rated as White difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Forest Park Outer Wheels Path?
        Forest Park Outer Wheels Path has 163 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 460 ft to 579 ft.
        Is Forest Park Outer Wheels Path a point to point trail?
        Forest Park Outer Wheels Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.

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