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Greensfelder Park Mountain Bike Trail
Eureka, Missouri
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
5 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/29/09 by stylo_joe |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #1433 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 40 | Wishlist: 10 |
| Avg. Speed: 2 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 30min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,007/-3,144 ft |
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Description: This is a very hilly park, and all of the trails are either going up or down for the entire length, some of it in the shadow of the Six Flags rollercoasters! If you haven\\\'t been to Greensfelder recently, you\\\'re in for a pleasant surprise. The Dogwood Loop has been almost completely rerouted to lengthen it and bring it up to IMBA standards, as well as adding a number of new features, such as a banked s-turn, and some rocky sections. GORC has also added about 0.5 miles of new trail to DeClue which leaves almost all of the existing trail in place, but bypasses one unmaintainable section. If you like choosing your lines, fast narrow descents, and rocks to test your skills, then you\\\'ll love this new section. Due to the number of trail features, and its rocky surface, DeClue is considered a fairly technical place to ride. Expect a tough workout, and some sections that may require hike-a-bike (for short runs). Dogwood is fast and flowy, with some rocky spots thrown in to keep you on your toes. Trail traffic often includes horses, so be careful and courteous when encountering equestrian traffic. Always dismount your bike and go off the downhill side of the trail. But for the most part, this park is underutilized. Make sure and take the bug spray in the summer. If you want to \\\"taste\\\" Greensfelder before diving in, ride the Dogwood trail first. Depending on how you choose to ride the loops, you can get in rides from 7 to nearly 15 miles. (pasted from GORCTRAILS.COM)
Description: This is a very hilly park, and all of the trails are either going up or down for the entire length, some of it in the shadow of the Six Flags rollercoasters! If you haven\\\'t been to Greensfelder recently, you\\\'re in for a pleasant surprise. The Dogwood Loop has been almost completely rerouted to lengthen it and bring it up to IMBA standards, as well as adding a number of new features, such as a banked s-turn, and some rocky sections. GORC has also added about 0.5 miles of new trail to DeClue which leaves almost all of the existing trail in place, but bypasses one unmaintainable section. If you like choosing your lines, fast narrow descents, and rocks to test your skills, then you\\\'ll love this new section. Due to the number of trail features, and its rocky surface, DeClue is considered a fairly technical place to ride. Expect a tough workout, and some sections that may require hike-a-bike (for short runs). Dogwood is fast and flowy, with some rocky spots thrown in to keep you on your toes. Trail traffic often includes horses, so be careful and courteous when encountering equestrian traffic. Always dismount your bike and go off the downhill side of the trail. But for the most part, this park is underutilized. Make sure and take the bug spray in the summer. If you want to \\\"taste\\\" Greensfelder before diving in, ride the Dogwood trail first. Depending on how you choose to ride the loops, you can get in rides from 7 to nearly 15 miles. (pasted from GORCTRAILS.COM)
added on February 23, 2007 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Siberian on January 4, 2011
Declue and Dogwood trails have been updated in big ways the past couple of years by GORC and if you haven't been there in a while it is definitely worth checking out. Declue especially can be described as epic with many reroutes and improvements. I would rate Declue as one of the best 8 miles of singletrack trail in the St. Louis area now. Dogwood is also very good now. I would rate both trails as more difficult because there are a lot of short but challenging technical sections on both trails. Mostly they are just flowing singletrack though.
Similar Trail: Chubb. Roller coaster at Castlewood.
reviewed by deserteagle99uzi on September 20, 2009
The Dogwood and Declue loops are the only ones intended for bike use as of this post. Other loops will allow bike use but they are not designed for bikes in the least. The two trails open here add up to almost 8 miles of singletrack that flows yet is technically challenging. If you are in shape and able to handle this trail it is very fun as it can be taken at higher speeds provided you can handle the obstacles. Less experienced riders may have trouble handling the rock gardens or climbs but all in all the trail that has been utilized for biking is cut very well and a joy to ride.
Similar Trail: Chubb trail Klondike Park
reviewed by RickSTL on August 25, 2009
Eagle Valley Trail has changed dramatically since fall 2008. Much of the trail now has 8 foot wide hard pack surface. Mixture of single track dirt, wide hard pack, and rocky ascents and descents for hikers, bikers, and runners. There are two 8% grades you will have to tackle.
* Review edited 8/25/2009
reviewed by Seth_Gebel on August 12, 2009
This trail is could of been really good and think that it would be during fall or winter, but the fact is that the are so many gosh damn spider webs on this trail you cant injoy yourself. The trail itself looks pretty good and is fun but all this trial did was p*** me off. If you go on this trail i hope you like spiders and there webs because you will be completely covered.
Similar Trail: Chubb trail its pretty difficult but its alot better then havin a face full of spiders
reviewed by Sweetlife on September 30, 2007
I have raced on this trail in the late 90`s and remembered it as pretty hilly and not capable of giving me that good "trail flow" feel. I wasn`t too wild about it myself, but everybody is different and you might enjoy it more than I did. Still, it is much better than riding a double track logging road, plus the hills will give you a good workout. Please keep in mind that I personally hate "hike a bike" rides.
* Review edited 9/30/2007
