West Tyson County Park — Attraction in Eureka

No running water and only 1 primitive outhouse. But if u are there during normal hours you can always visit the route 66 museum across the road. Anyway, the park itself is great. Super great trails for hiking and tought mountain biking. If you can ride these trails without stepping off and with confidence you are in good shape. Like someone else said there are no overlooks technically speaking but you can find one or two if you do some real hiking. From the river just east of the "field" head north across the rr tracks and start clamoring your way up the hills. At the top you will see old foundations from who knows what old building as well as a nice view. If you happen upon the place i am thinking of and you are young enough you will find a natural slide which is a steep chute cut out between two cliffs and descends maybe 10 feets with loose soil and leaves. I stumbled down it once and it was a blast. Generally hiking off the beaten path is a lot of fun here up in those hills. Not sure of the legality of that? But it is a public...

I walked the Chubb Trail loop. The loop consists of the Chubb Trail, Flint Quarry Trail, and then the connector trail. Chubb trail can go all the way to Lone Elk Park, but that is a one way, 7-mile hike. West Tyson Park trails are well marked and it was easy to make my way back. While I always bring a map, I wouldnt worry too much about going the wrong way. It's more likely you will cut over to the other trails too soon rather than too late; shortening your overall hike. I hiked in early April. There were all sorts of spring flowers to see. I only ran into a few people and noticed the trail is used by mountain bikers. The trail itself is very rocky. I recommend good soled shoes with thick socks, especially if you are new to hiking or are...

This is one of my favorite places to hike. No matter the time of year, this park is extremely gorgeous.

The trails are extremely long, and thus I have never completed one. There are a few areas that was tough to walk / hike.

A lot of cyclers consider this one of the hardest trails in the St Louis area to ride on.

There are few spots good for photography.

The parking lots are not the biggest, and this Parking can be tough on the weekends.

The lower half has some campground, a bathroom, and showers.

They allow horses on the trails, but I have never seen them. I do not think I would take one...