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2,415 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-91 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
511 ft
Altitude min
598 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
594 ft
Distance climb
1,155 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Cardinal Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quail Ridge Park
    St. Charles, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #188151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103411 in Trail Running
    • #92889 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #508 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #280 in Trail Running
    • #313 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    St. Charles County Parks

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Cardinal Trail is a 2,415 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near St. Charles Missouri. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 46 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 82 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 187 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cardinal Trail located?
      Cardinal Trail is located in Quail Ridge Park, St. Charles, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Quail Ridge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.79722, -90.83214.
      ▼ How hard is Cardinal Trail?
      Cardinal Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cardinal Trail?
      Cardinal Trail has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 91 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 511 ft to 598 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cardinal Trail?
      Cardinal Trail is 2,415 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cardinal Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cardinal Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cardinal Trail?
      Cardinal Trail is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Cardinal Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cardinal Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cardinal Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cardinal Trail. The trail is 2,415 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cardinal Trail?
      Cardinal Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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