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Klondike Park Mountain Bike Trail
Defiance, Missouri
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/1/08 by stylo_joe |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1551 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 36 | Wishlist: 11 |
| Avg. Speed: 4.29 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 10min |
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Description: There is a surprisingly wide range of trails in this park for a rather small area. It can be divided roughly into 2 sections: the western side with the Powerline, Strip Mine, Donjo's, and Donkey Kong trails; and the eastern side with the Hogsback trail. Both of these sections can be ridden as a complete loop by making use of some of the paved and gravel bike paths in the park. (pasted from gorctrails.com) The trails on the western side are for the most part, rockier and more technical, featuring the flowy, curvy Powerline trail, and the advanced, uber-technical Strip Mine and Donkey Kong trails. Nearly everyone will end up putting a foot down, or even walking some sections of these trails. They are not recommended for beginners, but will prove a challenging and rewarding ride for more skilled bike handlers. The newest addition to this side of the park is Donjo's trail, which makes use of some major rock-work and steep cuts into the side slope to allow a more gradual elevation change in reaching the Strip Mine trail from the Powerline. Klondike - Donkey Kong Trail On the eastern side, the Hogsback will take you on a thrilling ride beginning on top of the bluffs, and sending you rapidly down a screaming descent with super-tight switchbacks, a 40 ft. sandstone ledge, exposed slopes and even some short but tough climbing near the bottom. Because of the sandy, rocky soil on the western side, these trails generally drain well, and can be ridden fairly soon after rain. The Hogsback, however, is on a north-facing slope and the lower areas see little sun and are very slow to dry. It can be very muddy and slippery, so it's recommended to avoid it immediately after rain.
Description: There is a surprisingly wide range of trails in this park for a rather small area. It can be divided roughly into 2 sections: the western side with the Powerline, Strip Mine, Donjo's, and Donkey Kong trails; and the eastern side with the Hogsback trail. Both of these sections can be ridden as a complete loop by making use of some of the paved and gravel bike paths in the park. (pasted from gorctrails.com) The trails on the western side are for the most part, rockier and more technical, featuring the flowy, curvy Powerline trail, and the advanced, uber-technical Strip Mine and Donkey Kong trails. Nearly everyone will end up putting a foot down, or even walking some sections of these trails. They are not recommended for beginners, but will prove a challenging and rewarding ride for more skilled bike handlers. The newest addition to this side of the park is Donjo's trail, which makes use of some major rock-work and steep cuts into the side slope to allow a more gradual elevation change in reaching the Strip Mine trail from the Powerline. Klondike - Donkey Kong Trail On the eastern side, the Hogsback will take you on a thrilling ride beginning on top of the bluffs, and sending you rapidly down a screaming descent with super-tight switchbacks, a 40 ft. sandstone ledge, exposed slopes and even some short but tough climbing near the bottom. Because of the sandy, rocky soil on the western side, these trails generally drain well, and can be ridden fairly soon after rain. The Hogsback, however, is on a north-facing slope and the lower areas see little sun and are very slow to dry. It can be very muddy and slippery, so it's recommended to avoid it immediately after rain.
added on June 18, 2007 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by luv2mtb on July 4, 2011
Rode this trail on June 30. I wanted to ride the hogsback trail first but to my dismay it was closed. So I schlepped over to the other side of the park and rode a loop of the powerline, donjo's, strip mine, and donkey kong trail. The power line trail is fun, donjo's has a challening little section, but I rode strip mine and donkey kong once and once only; I don't do five foot drops and I abhor rock gardens. I was about to call it quits when I noticed that the hogsback trail was now opened. I powered my way up the steep asphalt path to the top of the bluffs and made a left onto hogsback. This trail was an absolute joy. From the top its fast, smooth and full of flow (the switchbacks are awesome). From the bottom it gives a nice little workout. I rode this trail up and down multiple times. Anyhow, I'm from Virginia, was passing thru, and was pleasantly surprised to find this little park so close to St. Louis.
reviewed by deserteagle99uzi on September 29, 2008
Very short and extremely technical trails with paved access to both. Hogsbreath features a modified portion with a 10 ft jump. Donjo trail is a burst of very very rocky switchback style climb followed by sandy downhill. Recommended for getting your feet wet with advanced and trial bike techniques. *Edit fall 2009: Much more has been added to this park including teeter totters and some man made structures and jumps. Take a map if you go and be sure to find everything as this park now hosts technical and bike park features. If you crave technical and difficult riding this place is great http://www.gorctrails.com/images/maps/klondike.pdf* Review edited 9/29/2008
* Review edited 9/20/2009
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reviewed by Silver_Fox on May 1, 2008
I have only ridden the Hogsbreath Trail and it was muddy when I rode. I found the switchbacks to very difficult and when this trail is wet it is nearly impossible. I saw two dears and a black snake. The park itself is great and I will be back to try the other trails in the park, that I was unable to locate during my first visit. The trail I rode is short and best for intermediate to advanced technical riders.
