Review Date
October 17, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: BlkMjk ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
West Tyson County Park has the trailheads of both the Chubb and Flint Quarry Trails. The Chubb trail begins at the Circle at the top of the road to the left as you enter the park, while the Flint Quarry trail starts at the parking lot at the end of the lower entrance. Both trails come together at the Picnic Table, around 1.5 miles into either trail. The Chubb continues on down to the Meramec River bottom while the Flint Quarry makes use of part of the Chubb, and the trail formerly known as the Ridge Trail, making its way back to its starting point for a 3 mile loop. Both trails at this end offer many opportunities to test your skills with steep climbs, loose rocks, drop-offs, and tight switchbacks. Heading down the Chubb trail, from the Picnic Table towards the Meramec, you’ll encounter "the Steps", an exposed section of the Kimmswick Limestone, which is sure to challenge your technical ability. The eastern end is mainly dirt singletrack with a moderately steep climb which ends at the trailhead in Lone Elk County Park. In between, there are some technical sections, but for the most part, the trail winds along the flat river bottom. The Lone Elk connector is subject to standing water and even flooding after rain, so it’s to be avoided when wet conditions are present. The Chubb and Flint Quarry trails are more durable when wet, but can be very treacherous due to the slippery rocks.

Recommended Route:
There is a new section of trail that connects the Flint Quarry to the Chubb. Park at the lower lot (turn right at the road, stay right all the way to the parking lot) and take the new connector trail up to the Chubb trail head. Take the Chubb to the second RR track crossing and then turn around, come back up to the Picknic bench and turn Left, that will take you back down the Flint Quarry and to your truck.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Greensfelder, Castlewood, Berryman, Council Bluff, Any GORC Trail!

http://www.gorctrails.com/trails/mchubb.asp

http://www.gorctrails.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2933

Review Date
June 19, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: jeriCurl ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Technical single-trak riding. Lots of rocks, lots of climbing, lots of fun. For more information and a detailed map, go to:

http://www.gorctrails.com/trails/mchubb.asp

Recommended Route:
Start at Tyson Park.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Technical: Klondike, Greensfelder
Fast & Fun: Lost Valley, Castlewood, Matson, Quail Ridge
Epic: Berryman, Council Bluff

Review Date
September 8, 2005

Overall Rating
 0 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 0 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 0 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: bikehead4sho ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I Love You Chubb

Recommended Route:
West tyson to lone elk, then back up west tyson, left at picnic benches, and ride flint quarry.

Review Date
August 29, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 9 votes

Reviewed by: jbaum90 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I think it's very interesting seeing the change in the mindset of bikers in different places. I just moved out here from Colorado, and I've found numerous places claiming Chubb to be the most technical and challenging trail in MO. That may very well be, and if it is, it pretty much sucks that I had to move out here. A trail like this is laughed at back home if someone says it's a challenge. I did have fun though. If you have any sort of skill this trail is a good practice downhill.

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Review Date
May 10, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: slu2008 ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I rode this trail back in February or early March. The trail is awesome. Unfortunately I ran into trouble when I reached the picnic table. One of the links in my chain had come loose and caught my rear derailleur and wrapped it around, which caused it to snap. So I removed it and the chain and coasted/walked back to Lone Elk Park. Once I get th $$ together to fix it, I will go back again. It was an awesome trail.

Recommended Route:
Any way is good. (Only ridden once.) Started at Lone Elk and rode toward Tyson. Great Ride!!!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
all