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Beaver Time – Lost Valley Trail loop from Cottleville

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Beaver Time – Lost Valley Trail loop from Cottleville

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(4287)

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Beaver Time – Lost Valley Trail loop from Cottleville

05:00

70.9km

580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Katy Trail State Park

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.8 km

Boardwalk Section on the Missouri Research Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

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23.5 km

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Highlight • Forest

From tough singletrack to smooth double-track, the Weldon Spring Conservation Area has a variety of trails that are great for riding. Be aware: just because a trail has the word …

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24.8 km

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

27.5 km

Beaver Time

Highlight • Trail

Maybe the toughest single section of trail. There are two really excellent natural features to contend with and worth repeat attempts. Numerous lines. Careful of low siding if you stumble, could be very dangerous. S3

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33.5 km

Spring

Highlight • Natural

At mile post 5, just a few feet down from the trail the spring runs right out of the mountain. Really cool

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34.2 km

Stream crossing

Highlight • Trail

A fun section. If you’re riding Clockwise there is a nice technical section twisting downhill through the trees leading up to the crossing. After the water you’ll have wet rubber …

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37.5 km

Lost Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is what I was looking for. Narrow singletrack that runs along the terrain. Often off camber with lots of gravel sized rocks mixed in with clay and organic soils. …

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51.1 km

Weldon Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike repair stand, all the necessary tools and a working air pump. Bathroom and shelter too. No water.

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53.4 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

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70.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

25.9 km

6.77 km

4.46 km

3.37 km

158 m

129 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

22.4 km

11.8 km

8.66 km

2.73 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 27 June

29°C

22°C

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Beaver Time – Lost Valley Trail loop from Cottleville

Boardwalk Section on the Missouri Research Park Trail

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Beaver Time

Spring

Stream crossing

Lost Valley Trail

Weldon Station

Katy Trail

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