more stats
522 ft
Distance
-33 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
998 ft
Altitude min
1,032 ft
Altitude max
1,032 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance down
00:02:20
Avg time

Stepdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    River Bluff Trails Park
    St. Joseph, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13751 in E-Biking
    • #14905 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #17 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #22 in E-Biking
    • #24 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

Stepdown begins at the hub near the WPA structures with Chimneys. Before the descent begins, Chimneys branches off to the left. Continuing straight leads to the first feature which is an easy intermediate drop. The trail flows across half pipe style terrain into a right hand hipped double.

Riders then cross back through the half pipe terrain meeting a big roller into another jump with a wall ride style landing. Expert riders may try doubling this. Riders land and immediately go left out of the half pipe terrain and pick a line through a very rooty descent into a support berm and slight rise.

From this point, riders have an important choice. Go left and setup for a massive drop or go straight and roll into the landing area. Regardless of which line one takes, there will be plenty of speed to get a little boost over a mild tabletop just past the landing area. There's a flat straight roll out to a left hand turn that leads riders to the intersection with Chimneys where riders can return to the top to ride it again or explore all the other trail options.

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BermsDropsJumpsRootyWallride
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  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 123 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

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      A short, but sweet jump-line with a massive optional drop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stepdown located?
      Stepdown 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, -94.87048.
      ▼ How hard is Stepdown?
      Stepdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stepdown?
      The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 998 ft to 1,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Stepdown a point to point trail?
      Yes, Stepdown is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stepdown?
      Stepdown is 522 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stepdown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stepdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stepdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stepdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stepdown?
      The estimated time to ride Stepdown is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 522 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Stepdown?
      Stepdown is a very popular trail. There have been 774 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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