STLRC – Upcoming Rides and Events

Lone Elk Park HIKE 

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

This is a non-club event.

Starting Location:  Lone Elk Park, White Bison Trailhead near the Visitor Center

Meeting time:  9:15 am

Time of Departure:  9:30 am

Description:  Hike is about 4 miles,  Terrain is hilly and rough, earth and rock

Directions:

• Take I-44 west of I-270 Take Exit #272 towards Hwy 141
• Keep right, following signs for N Outer Road.
• At the 1st roundabout, take the 2^nd exit onto the North Outer Service Road (the 1^st exit is Buder Park)
• At the 2^nd roundabout, take the 1^st exit staying on the Outer Service Road going west.
• Continue to Lone Elk Park Road
• Right on Lone Elk Park Road passing the Wild Bird Sanctuary on your right.
• Left into the park (tower on your left, and cattle guard crossing)
• At the V, keep left, continuing counter clockwise, following the main road around the lake to the White Bison Trailhead by the Visitor Center.

Experience Level: DIFFICULT

Stops: As needed to regroup and/or rest.

Hazards:  Keep your distance from the elk.  Vere off path if necessary.  Care must be taken when walking on trails with heavy leaf coverage for holes, rocks and/or roots.

Other:  Hiking boots and sticks are advised.  Restrooms open at Visitor Center.

Hike Leader:  Deedie Cote  314-324-8763