STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Castlewood State Park HIKE

Participation in STLRC Rides & Hikes is at your own risk. STLRC assumes no liability.

Starting Location:  Castlewood State Park, Shelter 1 on your left.  (Restroom nearby if open)

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Time of Departure:  9:30 am

Description:  We will hike the park’s 3.4 mile River Scene Trail  along the Meramec River.

• Take Manchester Road or Big Bend Road west of I-270
• Left or south on Ries Rd. to the end. (Ries Rd. is about 1.6 miles west of Hwy 141 on Manchester)
• Left on Kieffer Creek Road into the park.

Experience Level:  MODERATE Difficulty.  Surface type is Boardwalk, Natural, Paved/Concrete

Stops:  As needed

Hazards:

You may experience:
1) Natural Surface-dirt/mud/gravel, shifting rock, slippery
surface, etc.
2) Rocks, roots and/or downed vegetation on trail
3) Wood or stone steps
4) Steep grades and inclines more than 10%
5) Bluffs or drop-offs next to trail
6) Bridges and/or structural crossings
7) Occasional water over trail
8) Road/highway crossing

Other:   Bring snacks and water if you wish.   Hiking shoes or boots and hiking sticks are recommended.

Hike Coordinator: Kathy Pszonka  314-402-3038