Frenchmans Bluff–Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights
4.7 mi · ▲ 272 ft · 1 hr 42 min
Frenchmans Bluff–Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights is a 4.7-mile out-and-back in Cuivre River State Park near Troy, MO. The route reaches Frenchmans Bluff. It climbs 272 ft. It scores 40/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Frenchmans Bluff–Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, 4 sights
4.7 mi · ▲ 272 ft · 1 hr 42 min
Elevation 469–707 ft
Out & Back · Cuivre River State Park
Trailhead: Cuivre River Trail · 39.00431, -90.94407
Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:04 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Cuivre River Trail - South Loop, heading NE.
- 0.3 miSharp left onto Frenchman's Bluff Trail, heading SW.
- 0.4 miBear right onto Cuivre River Trail - South Loop, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Frenchmans Bluff.
- 450 ftContinue straight onto Cuivre River Trail - South Loop and Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, heading N.
- 1.3 miReach Frenchmans Bluff, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.3 miContinue straight onto Cuivre River Trail - South Loop and Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail, heading S.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Cuivre River Trail - South Loop, heading S.
- 450 ftBear left onto Frenchman's Bluff Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miSharp right onto Cuivre River Trail - South Loop, heading S.
- 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 6:26 PM for the 7:04 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Cuivre River Trail Trailhead
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- Frenchmans Bluff–Blackhawk Point Mountain Bike Trail Loop, 7 sights 8.1 mi · ▲ 454 ft
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