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SaveThis park, in the heart of Daniel Boone country, offers 7.4 miles of 100% singletrack designed for hike and bike use only. Weaving up and down several times in a large hollow, it is a constant challenge to novice and advanced riders alike. This is some unique terrain, heavily wooded, very dark and shady, with several rock-bottom creek crossings. Due to the steepness of the terrain, the area wasn't logged so it presents an uncommon setting with low volume mid-level growth, and tall old-growth trees forming a high, dark canopy. It almost has the feel of a natural amphitheater. The trail surface is mostly dirt, with several veins of rock, and rocky creek crossings/waterfalls. Stop and look around when you reach the bottom of the valley. The trail should be ridden both clockwise and counter-clockwise; each offers its own pleasures.
source: Matson Hill
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Municipal Park
google parking directions Access Info:
From the Highway 40/94 interchange: Take Highway 94 South approximately 13 miles. Go past Defiance to Matson, turn right and follow Matson Hill Rd. to the top of the hill. Turn right onto Matson Road (now paved) and go ½ mile. The trailhead is on the left side of Matson Road. It is well signed from Hwy 94 to the trailhead. You can also park down at the Katy Trail parking lot in Defiance, and ride up a very steep Matson Hill Rd. to add 2 miles each way to your ride.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 23, 2024
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- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,300 ft
- Total Vertical
- 277 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 772 ft
- Reports
- 125
- Photos
- 33
- Ridden Counter
- 1,965
Popular Matson Hill Park Mountain Biking Trails
Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Hill Mauler 23 | 8 miles | |
| St Gnarles 2023 Part 1 - Matson | 7 miles | |
| 2024 St Gnarles Enduro - Matson Hill race | 7 miles | |
| 13 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 13 miles |
| 6 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 6 miles |
| 5 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 5 miles |
| 13 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 13 miles |
| 10 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 10 miles |
| 11 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 11 miles |
| 7 mile Matson Hill Park Ride | popular ridelog | 7 miles |
Photos of Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike
trail: Matson Hill Loop
74 |
Aug 15, 2022 @ 9:30pm
Aug 15, 2022
trail: Matson Hill Loop
75 |
Aug 15, 2022 @ 9:30pm
Aug 15, 2022
trail: Boone's Burl
71 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
May 19, 2022
trail: Climbing Return Trail
52 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
May 19, 2022
trail: Boone's Burl
83 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
May 19, 2022
trail: Boone's Burl
84 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:37pm
May 19, 2022
trail: Boone's Burl
83 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:36pm
May 19, 2022
trail: Boone's Burl
69 |
May 19, 2022 @ 2:36pm
May 19, 2022Videos of Matson Hill Park Mountain Bike
trail: Matson Hill Loop
38 |
Sep 21, 2021
trail: Hays Trail
0:22 |
289 |
Nov 20, 2016
trail: Matson Hill Loop
6:05 |
230 |
Oct 18, 2022 , St. Charles
trail: Boone's Burl
120 |
Oct 18, 2022 , St. Charles
trail: Boone's Burl
0:55 |
271 |
Aug 14, 2022 , St. Charles
youtuber
![Matson Hill Loop, St Charles, Missouri]()
trail: Matson Hill Loop
6:29 |
684 |
Oct 29, 2021 , St. Charles
trail: Black Powder Run
0:22 |
89 |
Apr 25, 2024 , St. Charles
trail: Judgement Tree
0:43 |
76 |
Apr 25, 2024 , St. Charles
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxen Mill | Oct 23, 2024 @ 11:17am Oct 23, 2024 | Very Dry | cubuffs85 | ||
| Matson Hill Loop | Oct 23, 2024 @ 11:15am Oct 23, 2024 | Very Dry | cubuffs85 | ||
| Hays Trail | Sep 8, 2024 @ 10:38am Sep 8, 2024 | Very Dry | BWalker119 | ||
| DH Hub Connector | Sep 8, 2024 @ 10:38am Sep 8, 2024 | Very Dry | BWalker119 | ||
| Climbing Return Trail | Sep 8, 2024 @ 10:38am Sep 8, 2024 | Very Dry | BWalker119 | ||
| Boone's Burl | Sep 8, 2024 @ 10:38am Sep 8, 2024 | Very Dry | BWalker119 | ||
| Judgement Tree | Jul 19, 2024 @ 3:21am Jul 19, 2024 | Dry | BWalker119 | ||
| Timber Tantrum! (Enduro #2) | Jun 15, 2024 @ 4:00am Jun 15, 2024 | Dry | soobieneil | ||
| Roller Derby (Enduro #3) | Jun 15, 2024 @ 4:00am Jun 15, 2024 | Dry | soobieneil | ||
| Here comes the Boone (Enduro #4) | Jun 15, 2024 @ 4:00am Jun 15, 2024 | Dry | soobieneil |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stash217 | wishlist | region | activity #61171735 | Oct 31, 2024 @ 3:26pm Oct 31, 2024 |
| cubuffs85 | add | report | activity #60829694 and 1 more | Oct 23, 2024 @ 11:15am Oct 23, 2024 |
| cubuffs85 | ridden | trail | activity #60829628 | Oct 23, 2024 @ 11:14am Oct 23, 2024 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #59082237 | Sep 18, 2024 @ 9:12am Sep 18, 2024 |
| BWalker119 | add | report | activity #58553062 and 4 more | Sep 8, 2024 @ 2:40pm Sep 8, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail is open to mountain bikes. | Jul 27, 2024 @ 11:17am Jul 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | The parks department closes this trail to... | Jul 3, 2024 @ 2:39pm Jul 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | The trail head says "Trail Closed - Hikers... | Dec 9, 2023 @ 1:28pm Dec 9, 2023 | ||
| trail | Agree that its generous to call this a black.... | Oct 20, 2022 @ 10:03pm Oct 20, 2022 | ||
| trail | My favorite down hill track in the St. Louis... | Oct 18, 2022 @ 8:06pm Oct 18, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike Park | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3.4 km | |
| Lost Valley | 1 | 3 | 4.8 km | ||
| Broemmelsiek Park | 2 | 6.4 km | |||
| Greensfelder County Park | 2 | 10 | 3 | 9.7 km | |
| Quail Ridge Park | 4 | 5 | 12 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 11 miles | 2,300 ft | 6 miles | 276 ft | #2,821 | #1,473 | 33 | 125 | 2 | 2,257 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 11 miles | 2,287 ft | 6 miles | 276 ft | 100 | 3 | 151 | ||||
| Hike | 12 | 10 miles | 1,772 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #2,226 | #1,320 | 121 | 25 | |||
| Trail Running | 12 | 10 miles | 1,772 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #2,232 | #1,319 | 121 | 19 |
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