Missouri · Mountain biking · Castlewood State Park

Stinging Nettle Trail

Stinging Nettle TrailPhoto: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.4 mi
distance
1,160 ft
climb
Natural
surface
Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov
best months

Stinging Nettle Trail at Castlewood State Park offers Missouri mountain bikers a 2.4-mile ride through the park's scenic terrain. Located in the heart of Missouri, this trail provides a solid intermediate-length option for riders looking to explore the natural features of Castlewood State Park. The trail's name hints at the native vegetation you'll encounter along the route, characteristic of the region's diverse ecosystem.

  • Nearby · Al Foster Trail · Riverscene Trail · Grotpeter Trail
  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Stinging Nettle Trail

    Best months: March–April and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 22°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 26°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    5. May

      77° / 55°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 68°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 56°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 45°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 26°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Louis Sprt Of S L Ap, MO, 9.2 mi away at 462 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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