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Jefferson County

Downtown Eureka – Melrose Road loop from Young Conservation Area

Road cycling routes

Jefferson County

Downtown Eureka – Melrose Road loop from Young Conservation Area

Moderate

3.1

(6)

43

riders

Downtown Eureka – Melrose Road loop from Young Conservation Area

02:08

44.2km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.16 km

Meramec River Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

No separate bike path but broad, bike-friendly shoulders. Recommended.

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2

7.08 km

Downtown Eureka

Highlight • Settlement

Restaurants and coffee shops, ideal for a pit stop

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3

12.5 km

Allenton Road in Greensfelder County Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Curvy, treelined roadway through Greensfelder County Park. A nice climb or fast descent on the south portion of the road depending on which direction you are coming from.

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4

19.6 km

Melrose Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great scenic ride through rolling hills

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5

26.1 km

Alt Road North Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Moderate climb up to Hidden Valley

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6

28.5 km

Alt Road

Highlight • Trail

Small mountain road leading up to Saint Louis‘s only ski resort

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B

44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

6.84 km

4.98 km

3.35 km

114 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

7.10 km

218 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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