Near Riverscene Trail
Meramec River View
Near Riverscene Trail
Rest a spell overlooking the Meramec River
Near Riverscene Trail
View coming out of the tunnel facing the Meramec River
Near Riverscene Trail
Looking back at the tunnel you can see the stairs are steep but have a railing
Near Riverscene Trail
Another great bluff view

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Riverscene Trail

4.3 (22 Ratings)
A rocky bluff trail with great vistas over the Meramec River descending to the floodplain.
3.6
mi
Distance
363
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The wooden staircase on the west end of the trail might make completing this route difficult for those with limited mobility.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.62mi
Distance
363ft
Elevation Gain
371ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
640ft
High Point
407ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail features a steep uphill that starts right from the trailhead but the views are definitely worth it. The trail is fairly rocky most of the way with some dirt paths interspersed throughout the trail. A long descending flight of wooden stairs on the west side of the bluff carries you down to the flood plain. Once you've descended the stairs, the trail flattens out considerably, and you'll be able to enjoy a stroll along the river as you work your way back toward the trailhead.

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Contributors
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