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1.2 miles
Distance
190 ft
Climb
-188 ft
Descent
00:10:05
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
463 ft
Altitude max
414 ft
Altitude start
415 ft
Altitude end
0.021%
Grade
-25.165%
Grade max
21.265%
Grade min
2,548 ft
Distance climb
3,115 ft
Distance down
635 ft
Distance flat
00:10:05
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Meramec Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Meramec Levee Recreational Park
    St. Louis, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52253 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Meramec Loop is a relatively easy loop that can be ridden in either and is very family friendly. It has some slight rolling hills and a few tight corners to make it interesting. It's a great place for anyone from new riders getting comfortable on their bikes to experienced riders looking to ride fast and flowy laps.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 129 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Meramec Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 9:05pm (America/Chicago)
Aug 26, 2026
 A little sandy and very dusty
Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Chicago)
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Aug 29, 2025 @ 7:43am
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 22, 2024 @ 6:04pm
Aug 22, 2024
 I had the time of my life, and I owe it all to the maintainers that keep this trail so nice!
Jun 22, 2024 @ 6:18am
Jun 22, 2024
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Meramec Loop

        ▼ Where is Meramec Loop located?
        Meramec Loop is located in Meramec Levee Recreational Park, St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Meramec Levee Recreational Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.54794, -90.48192.
        ▼ How hard is Meramec Loop?
        Meramec Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.021%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meramec Loop?
        Meramec Loop has 190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 188 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 414 ft to 463 ft.
        ▼ Is Meramec Loop a point to point trail?
        Meramec Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Meramec Loop?
        Meramec Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meramec Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Meramec Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Meramec Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Meramec Loop are:
        • June (36 activities)
        • July (32 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Meramec Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meramec Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Meramec Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Meramec Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Meramec Loop?
        Meramec Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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