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Rock Ledges Loop – Eight Track Trailhead loop from Shelter 14 Parking

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United States

Missouri

Jackson County

Rock Ledges Loop – Eight Track Trailhead loop from Shelter 14 Parking

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(7006)

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Rock Ledges Loop – Eight Track Trailhead loop from Shelter 14 Parking

01:50

21.0km

200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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545 m

Rock Ledges Trailhead

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Hikers can park by the yellow gate at the Organized Youth Group Campground sign and continue on past the gate to find the trail off the gravel road.

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566 m

Rock Ledges Trail — Westbound Segment

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The trail offers decent lake views, is rocky and occasionally winds between tall stone pillars. It is recommended to use a navigation app at the start, since the beginning of …

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1.02 km

Rock Ledges Loop

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The Rock Ledges Loop is a popular route near Lake Jacomo. There is some elevation gain, but you are paid off with sporadic views of the lake. The trail is …

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5.08 km

Bobcat East

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A really nice section of trail both uphill and down. Plenty of technical climbing sections here which were fun downhill also. I really liked the sections over and between the …

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6.76 km

Eight Track Trailhead

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The Eight Track Loop is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail that traverses a number of different biospheres above Lake Jacomo. Expect numerous stream crossings.

The trailhead itself offers stunning views across Lake Jacomo to the bluffs.

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7.59 km

Bobcat or Hoot Owl

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Maybe the toughest section out here. The downhills were chunky with quite a few drops that would require familiarity so keep alert. Uphill would be a workout indeed.

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9.05 km

Prickly Pear

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Be warmed up! The dirt was grippier here and a great mix of terrain. There was a big drop into what looks like was once the basement of a house! …

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14.9 km

How did 8 Track get its name?

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I counted 8 stream crossings in this trail! Really nice! The water makes tires a bit less grippy when you come out so plan accordingly! The trail is challenging in …

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

8.63 km

113 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 10 July

29°C

22°C

70 %

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Rock Ledges Loop – Eight Track Trailhead loop from Shelter 14 Parking

01:50h

21.0km

200m

Rock Ledges Loop – Eight Track Trailhead loop from Shelter 14 Parking

Rock Ledges Trailhead

Rock Ledges Trail — Westbound Segment

Rock Ledges Loop

Bobcat East

Eight Track Trailhead

Bobcat or Hoot Owl

Prickly Pear

How did 8 Track get its name?

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