Review Date
June 19, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: jeriCurl ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Short technical loops high above the Missouri River. Park is very nice and never very crowded. Nice showers available in the campground area. These trails are not intended for the beginner rider, but they also aren't really that hard. For more information and a detailed trail map, go to:

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

Recommended Route:
I like parking near the conference building, riding up the paved trail to the top of Hogsback, down Hogsback, then over to ride donkey kong clockwise, then up to Strip Mine and ride it counter-clockwise, down Donjo's, then down through Power-line, back to the car. Evaluate any wounds and then do it in reverse.

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

Review Date
August 10, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: DanSTL ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Klondike is a great new state park with 2 short trails. While the trail to the left of the club house is not very difficult, the second trail that ends with the donkey kong loop is very technical and rewarding by its fantastic views. When I was there for the first time I had problems finding the second trail. Just go west towards the camp grounds where you will find the rest rooms and showers (they actually work and the doors are unlocked). The trail entrance is to the south just outside those buildings. The people who built these trails did a fantastic job! The trail is only a few minutes from the wineries in Augusta...so shower after the ride and get out there :)Tip: print the map off of this site and bring it with you. There are b/w maps available from the club house....but they are not very clear...

Review Date
November 8, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: cambrown ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Great variety. Sheds water well. Worth the travel out there to ride. Look for new trail milage in the future, as well as some obstacles (elevated bridges, jumps, etc...) This is my favorite nearby trail

Recommended Route:
Donky Kong - clockwise Hogsback - counterclockwise Do it all both ways since it's so short.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Lost Valley (new singletrack portion in 2004)
Matson Hill

Review Date
October 28, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: fireboy ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I rode here with a group from Peoria, guided by one of the GORC gang...

The only complaint I have with this trail is:...there isn't enough of it!!

Hogsback is a switchy, long blast!!

Donkey Kong and the other loop, up in that end of the park, are just plain FUN!!

GORC is doing excellent (smithers) work here....keep it up!!!!

Recommended Route:
Go ride Donkey Kong and then come back down and ride Hogsback...then head to Mattson for a cool down ride and call it a great day...then the route to the nearest Chevy's for margaritas and tex mex food!!!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Chubb
Mattson
Greensfelder (I hear...haven't ridden it..YET)

Review Date
October 14, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: Cabin Fever ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
This is probably the best set of trails to be constructed in the St. Louis area in a long time. It has much to offer the seasoned rider - much of which is foreign to Missouri, such as exposure/ledges, and some killer vistas. At the risk of making wild claims, I'd almost say that it feels like a little bit of Colorado was transplanted right next to the Missouri River here. The only drawback to the trails is the length, or lack thereof. However, if you find yourself wanting some more mileage, just pop onto the katy trail, and spin your way down to Matson Hill. If you're not familiar with the park, i'd suggest going with someone who is, because you may have trouble finding the Powerline/Strip Mine/DonkeyKong loops.

Hogsback trail is tons of fun, with off camber ledges and super tight switchbacks to keep your attention. The longest of all the loops.

PowerLine/Strip Mine/Donkey Kong loops are on the other side of the park, and are splendidly technical! I still dab at least once or twice on Strip Mine. These three loops are just so much fun! make sure that you do them all both ways after finishing Donkey Kong. Some people have mentioned excessive sand - it isn't really an issue, there are only like 2 short spots that are of any mention.

Bottom line, MAJOR kudos to GORC and St. Charles Parks Dept for putting together a killer mountain bike playground! The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 flamin' peppers is the short mileage. RIDE IT NOW

Recommended Route:
Hogsback - counter clockwise Powerline/Strip Mine - both directions Donkey Kong - clockwise

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Matson Hill, Lost Valley, Quail Ridge