Reviewed by: Barry , from Columbia

Summary:
I grew up here and used to hike this area long before the old lodge burned down. I've watched the trails slowly expand 'til they're just barely long enough to justify bringing your bike if you already have a visit planned and if you also plan on visiting Knob Noster State Park. If there were a few more miles and they were marked better, I'd raise my rating ... still, it's cool that bike trails even exist here. The east-west road at the intersection at Pertle Spg's entrance is Burkharth Road. Less than a mile east of that entrance, Burkharth becomes Hwy DD. Take this paved county road straight east for about nine or ten miles to Knob Noster State Park (see that post for the beta). Also, if you're a climber, bring your shoes and check out the fine "buildering" on campus (e.g., Lovenger and W.C. Morris buildings).

Recommended Route:
Straight up the fire road to the old CCC camp (don't bother with the fields on your right), then veer left and explore back north towards park entrance.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Some parts of Knob Noster S.P. are worth riding.