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5,089 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
980 ft
Altitude min
1,034 ft
Altitude max
1,031 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1,903 ft
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
1,775 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Comeback Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    River Bluff Trails Park
    St. Joseph, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91031 in E-Biking
    • #129292 in Trail Running
    • #102409 in Hiking
    • #37115 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #83 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #169 in E-Biking
    • #388 in Trail Running
    • #349 in Hiking
    • #59 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

This trail is a multi-use trail and riders may encounter pedestrian traffic. It can be ridden in both directions but the most fun route is counterclockwise. If riders are using this trail to link together trails to the north and south, keep the most fun direction in mind.

The trail begins and ends near the old WPA structure that serves as a picnic area. Pedaling up to speed gives riders a chance to take advantage of the first jump opportunity. All features are rollable and this is no exception. It's a hipped jump and the right side offers a bit more boost. Several rollers follow that one can pump to maintain momentum followed by some small berms. Downhill stretch gives a chance to gain speed before another jump opportunity at a slight crest of a hill. Be mindful of riders possibly approaching in the opposite direction.

The trail meanders gracefully through the trees with small berms and rollers rarely taking a straight line. It will parallel the Crushed Limestone Trail briefly before turning away for a gentle climb. It continues along the way in a similar fashion without steep climbs and has several gentle descents to take in the flow and rest ones legs.

At the south end of the loop is the intersection with Pony. A gentle right hand turn will allow riders to continue south on Pony and turning left will continue the loop. A slight descent will reveal a berm to the right followed by a left hand berm. A very short climb leads to another descent. The climb from there is gentle and the grade decreases. While gaining speed near the top one will see a left turn with a berm. Use caution and be alert for riders approaching from the opposite direction.

The trail descends and climbs once again to another high point before flowing gracefully into another descent and climb. There are several gentle up and down sections along the remainder of the route and one last climb into an open area signals the end of the loop is close. in this open area is the intersection with the Kiddie DH return trail on the right side of the trail. Do not enter that trail as it is one way. Just keep straight and the trail returns to where it started.

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on Jul 8, 2025
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      1 Review & Comments

      GarrettWohletz GarrettWohletz
      The flow on this trail is unbelievable! I recommend riding the trail counter-clockwise in order to take advantage of the small jumps at the northern tip.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Comeback Loop located?
      Comeback Loop is located in River Bluff Trails Park, St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. It is part of the River Bluff Trails Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.79455, -94.87049.
      ▼ How hard is Comeback Loop?
      Comeback Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Comeback Loop?
      Comeback Loop has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 980 ft to 1,034 ft.
      ▼ Is Comeback Loop a point to point trail?
      Comeback Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Comeback Loop?
      Comeback Loop is 5,089 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Comeback Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Comeback Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Comeback Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Comeback Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Comeback Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Comeback Loop is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 5,089 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Comeback Loop?
      Comeback Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 901 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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