Directions:
From St. Louis , take I-270 south to Telegraph Road , turn south. Drive 1.9 miles on
Telegraph until you get to Cliff Cave Road , turn east. Follow Cliff Cave Road into the
park, staying to the right when you see the road fork to both the left and right. Bluff Road is
to the left and Cliff Cave Road is to the right. The first parking lot is right before the park
entrance, on the left. It is only open weekends and holidays, April through November. The
park is open from 8:00 am to ½ hour past sunset. If this lot is closed, to get to the 2nd lot go
down the hill into the park, and around the sharp curve to the left at the bottom. The 2nd
parking lot will be on the right hand side and is paved and striped for cars. A sign indicates
this is a horse trailer parking lot as well as the one at the top of the hill before the park.
GPS Coordinates:
1st parking lot: N38.46569, W-90.29201
2nd parking lot: N38.45918, W-90.29059
3rd parking lot: Closed to equestrians but
further down the road from the 2nd lot, across
the railroad tracks
Miles of Trails:
Spring Valley Trail: 3 miles
River Bluff Trail: 1 mile
Connector Trail between Spring Valley and
River Bluff (not on official trail map but head
mounted ranger said it was open to equestrian
use): approximately ½ mile
Riverside Trail: 5 mile paved, not open to equestrians
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at first trailhead when open. The parking lot is a large field, but not very even so
may be difficult for trailers to negotiate. The driveway into the lot is steep and somewhat
narrow.
Limited at second trailhead.
Trail Maps:
www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/trailmaps/trail-cliffcave.pdf - County Parks Map
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
This trail system gets a lot of use so the trails are well defined and easy to follow. The
Spring Valley Trail has a lot of exposed roots and tree stubs to avoid at the beginning of the
trail as well as occasional downfall to negotiate. The River Bluff Trail has a stunning overlook
onto the Mississippi River , but it’s a long drop. You can stay well back from the edge and
get a good look, however. There is also lots of rock on this trail, including some areas that
are like stair steps. Other hazards to be aware of include riding along a paved road to cross
over from the River Bluff Loop to the Spring Valley Loop and an active train track that is just
past the second parking lot, so the train whistle and other train sounds can be quite loud
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed & not feasible. Trail is all single track and rough. No safe roads available.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for the horses: A small creek coming from a spring by the first trailhead.
Other Facilities:
The 2nd trailhead includes a trash can, 1 picnic table, a bar-b-que pit and an outhouse.
Other Activities:
Hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing & picnicking.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Right there in St. Louis.
Tack: Golden Horseshoe Tack Shop
Eureka
1-636-938-4309
Feed: Eureka Feed Station
Eureka
1-636-938-4222
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Excellent
St. Louis Co. Sheriff: 1-314-615-4724
Hospital: St. Anthony Hospital
St. Louis
1-314-525-1000
Veterinarian: Westover Ridge Equine Partners
Ballwin, MO
1-636-227-7880
From St. Louis , take I-270 south to Telegraph Road , turn south. Drive 1.9 miles on
Telegraph until you get to Cliff Cave Road , turn east. Follow Cliff Cave Road into the
park, staying to the right when you see the road fork to both the left and right. Bluff Road is
to the left and Cliff Cave Road is to the right. The first parking lot is right before the park
entrance, on the left. It is only open weekends and holidays, April through November. The
park is open from 8:00 am to ½ hour past sunset. If this lot is closed, to get to the 2nd lot go
down the hill into the park, and around the sharp curve to the left at the bottom. The 2nd
parking lot will be on the right hand side and is paved and striped for cars. A sign indicates
this is a horse trailer parking lot as well as the one at the top of the hill before the park.
GPS Coordinates:
1st parking lot: N38.46569, W-90.29201
2nd parking lot: N38.45918, W-90.29059
3rd parking lot: Closed to equestrians but
further down the road from the 2nd lot, across
the railroad tracks
Miles of Trails:
Spring Valley Trail: 3 miles
River Bluff Trail: 1 mile
Connector Trail between Spring Valley and
River Bluff (not on official trail map but head
mounted ranger said it was open to equestrian
use): approximately ½ mile
Riverside Trail: 5 mile paved, not open to equestrians
Trailer Parking:
Moderate at first trailhead when open. The parking lot is a large field, but not very even so
may be difficult for trailers to negotiate. The driveway into the lot is steep and somewhat
narrow.
Limited at second trailhead.
Trail Maps:
www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/trailmaps/trail-cliffcave.pdf - County Parks Map
JPG Topo Map - jpg file that anyone can open.
GPX - Might be able to be opened in Google Earth.
Topo Map - Will open only if you have National Geographic Topo Software.
GDB Map - Will open only if you have Garmin Mapsource Software
Season:
Year-round.
No hunting allowed here.
Fees:
No day use fees.
Equine Camping:
Not allowed.
Trail Notes:
This trail system gets a lot of use so the trails are well defined and easy to follow. The
Spring Valley Trail has a lot of exposed roots and tree stubs to avoid at the beginning of the
trail as well as occasional downfall to negotiate. The River Bluff Trail has a stunning overlook
onto the Mississippi River , but it’s a long drop. You can stay well back from the edge and
get a good look, however. There is also lots of rock on this trail, including some areas that
are like stair steps. Other hazards to be aware of include riding along a paved road to cross
over from the River Bluff Loop to the Spring Valley Loop and an active train track that is just
past the second parking lot, so the train whistle and other train sounds can be quite loud
Cart/Wagon Driving:
Not allowed & not feasible. Trail is all single track and rough. No safe roads available.
Water Available:
Drinking water: None available.
Water for the horses: A small creek coming from a spring by the first trailhead.
Other Facilities:
The 2nd trailhead includes a trash can, 1 picnic table, a bar-b-que pit and an outhouse.
Other Activities:
Hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing & picnicking.
Other Services:
Car care, groceries, & restaurants: Right there in St. Louis.
Tack: Golden Horseshoe Tack Shop
Eureka
1-636-938-4309
Feed: Eureka Feed Station
Eureka
1-636-938-4222
Emergency Information:
Cell Phone Signal: Excellent
St. Louis Co. Sheriff: 1-314-615-4724
Hospital: St. Anthony Hospital
St. Louis
1-314-525-1000
Veterinarian: Westover Ridge Equine Partners
Ballwin, MO
1-636-227-7880
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Location:
St. Louis County
Trail Manager:
St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone:
314-615-5000
Website:
www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks
St. Louis County
Trail Manager:
St. Louis County Parks and Recreation
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone:
314-615-5000
Website:
www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks
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