A few “know before you go” comments about taking the Bluff Trail to St. Louis Canyon 1) 1.5 miles from the visitor center, so 3 miles round trip; 2) trail has a number of long stairways and frequent grade changes; 3) although there is a boardwalk for part of it, most of the trail is dirt with many exposed tree roots, obstacles to reduce erosion, and other stepping challenges; 4) no toilet facilities; 5) narrow trail with 2-way traffic means a lot of waiting for others to pass, especially on the spur near the canyon. There are great views along the Bluff Trail and the St. Louis Canyon is immense and beautiful. For those who don’t want to walk the whole distance, there is a closer parking lot West of the park along Rt 178 South of the park entrance.
Dogs are allowed on all trails as long as they are on a short leash. Please clean up after your dog. It gets very crowded here on weekends. So please arrive early.
A few “know before you go” comments about taking the Bluff Trail to St. Louis Canyon 1) 1.5 miles from the visitor center, so 3 miles round trip; 2) trail has a number of long stairways and frequent grade changes; 3) although there is a boardwalk for part of it, most of the trail is dirt with many exposed tree roots, obstacles to reduce erosion, and other stepping challenges; 4) no toilet facilities; 5) narrow trail with 2-way traffic means a lot of waiting for others to pass, especially on the spur near the canyon. There are great views along the Bluff Trail and the St. Louis Canyon is immense and beautiful. For those who don’t want to walk the whole distance, there is a closer parking lot West of the park along Rt 178 South of the park entrance.
Which trail can we take our dog?
Dogs are allowed on all trails as long as they are on a short leash. Please clean up after your dog. It gets very crowded here on weekends.
So please arrive early.