Originally Posted by
boomhauer
Squeeze, if you live in Missouri you are in luck. They have just annexed (or in the process) the Rock Island rail line for another gravel route across Missouri . You can ride the Katy out then the Rock Island back. Right now it is rough. I haven't been on it but have seen pictures of others riding sections with their Moutain bikes. It probably isn't continuous yet but lots of it is ridable. ( sorry, I don't have a link.... Google it).
You are probably right. There is Mark Twain National Forest with a bunch of gravel roads, probably good for hiking too, the Ozark trail is creeping along, more hiking. Also a lot of back roads from state park to state park, more cycling. I'm really looking forward to finally getting to the next Gateway Off Road Cyclists meeting. I'll do my best to offer a full report early spring, Until then I appreciate your opinions.