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Opossum Hollow Mountain Bike Trail
Knob Noster, Missouri
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 2/19/12 by Chappie |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #862 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Lollipop |
| Ridden: 2 | Wishlist: 2 |
| Avg. Speed: 8.6 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 12min |
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Description: A short length of trail will bring you to the loop. The loop is clearly marked with numerous red squares and the occasional trail map on small, trailside stands. It winds back and forth along hillsides in this wooded area and is bisected by a white connector trail. I hope that someone more familiar with the trail can provide a better description.
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Description: A short length of trail will bring you to the loop. The loop is clearly marked with numerous red squares and the occasional trail map on small, trailside stands. It winds back and forth along hillsides in this wooded area and is bisected by a white connector trail. I hope that someone more familiar with the trail can provide a better description.
added on January 1, 2012 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Chappie on February 20, 2012
The more I ride other trails, the more I realize Opossum Hollow is a great trail.
reviewed by Chappie on February 16, 2012
Great trail for beginners trying to up their game. Mostly fast trail with a few rocky areas. Well designed with good use of the terrain. No rutts....yet, the trail is about 4 years old.
reviewed by CFM on January 1, 2012
I rode this trail on New Year’s Day with my wife and a friend. We all agreed that this is a fun trail and worth a trip to check out despite the fact that it is listed as only 5.5 miles. The loop can be ridden in either direction (don’t know if there is a preferred one with the locals) and there is a marked connector through the middle that can be used to create shorter routes. This trail is only opened to hikers (runners) and bikers eliminating some conflicts that occurred when there was only one trail shared with equestrians. The track runs through forested, hilly terrain with occasional rock features to maintain interest. The builders have kept most of the trail running along contour and in line with good trail building practices. There are a couple of climbs, however, that exceed 10% grade as advertised on the trail brochure available at the park office. Although these are absolutely doable by the majority of riders I fear that over time they will become unsustainable and may need to be adjusted or rerouted. Time will tell. The trail flows very well within wide, open corridor as it swoops through the many drainages in the area. Some are bridged and others have interestingly been armored with cinderblock but most are just bare crossings. There is good use of the rock available as features and some of the largest bare rock drainages crossings I have ever experienced. There is even one area where rock and cedar logs have been laid down to create some interesting armored tread to negotiate. Sadly most of the users have been bypassing these in favor of the smoother dirt surface. Come on folks! It shouldn’t always be “all about speed.” Overall this is an excellent trail entirely within the abilities of all but rote beginners. But don’t let that scare you away if you are a seasoned rider. You, too, will thoroughly enjoy your time here. The biggest drawback is the low mileage. Hopefully more is planned in the near future.
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