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1,224 ft
Distance
-259 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
-259 ft
Altitude change
859 ft
Altitude min
1,117 ft
Altitude max
1,117 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Halfpawp Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    River Bluff Trails Park
    St. Joseph, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    City of Saint Joseph, Missouri

The trail begins with a nice and steep run into a berm or optional straight line into a catch berm. Following the catch berm is a "field goal jump." A sharp natural rise where riders can jump through a couple trees. There is a brief bench cut just before riders enter a flowey half pipe section. Upon exiting the last right-hand turn, set up for a step-up jump. Just beyond the landing, the trail forks and Halfpawp dives to the left. Speed management and line choice are crucial here as the trail has some large rocks to play with.

Halfpawp intersects a cross country trail just below the rock section which provides various options to continue one's descent. However, Halfpawp itself continues straight down the hill. Keeping to the left in an off-camber section will set one up for an optional little kicker into a berm to the right. This flows seamlessly into a berm to the left. Staying high in the berm will allow one to jump over the drain to the backside of a roller at its end. Staying low in the berm lets one ride through the drain and pop off the roller.

One more support berm, banking right, lines riders up with mild but deceptive staircase down to the intersection with Jekyll & Hyde.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Halfpawp located?
      Halfpawp 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 39.80628, -94.87015.
      How hard is Halfpawp?
      Halfpawp is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.1%.
      What is the elevation gain for Halfpawp?
      The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 859 ft to 1,117 ft.
      Is Halfpawp a point to point trail?
      Yes, Halfpawp is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Halfpawp?
      Halfpawp is 1,224 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Halfpawp?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Halfpawp. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Halfpawp? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Halfpawp are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Halfpawp?
      The estimated time to ride Halfpawp is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      How busy is Halfpawp?
      Halfpawp is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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