The way points of this bicycle route:
Short incline here but it flattens out at the top.
Stop sign here
Hang a left. This is a fast downhill turn. Weeeeeee! If you want to extend this ride, stay straight for as long as you want, then double-back.
Another short climb to cross over the interstate. Do not be tempted to take the service roads on either side of the interstate. They both end with about a 1/2 mile or more of loose gravel.
This looks like a huge climb but you will be turning left about 2/3 of the way up onto M371.
Left
Stop at the T-Rex C-Store for some groceries. Drinks on to your right as you go in the door. There is a fast food available, but . . .
Now, for a short-easy climb
If you need more fuel take a left on E to the C-Store. There are 3 hills to climb in about 1.5 miles.
Hill 1
Hill 3
C-Store on your right. It too has a restaurant in it. But it is a Mom & Pop, not a chain.
Right turn for the flat route back to the start.
Bassword Lake Resort on your right has a small C-Store, coffee, pizza, etc. There is a semi-steep climb into the parking lot. This is a great place to camp, RV, etc.
Stop sign here. If you absolutely need to climb more, take a right at this stop sign. You will see your target hill right in front of you. To get back on track take a left on Hoover road at the top of this alternate climb.
If the you took the alternate climb, this is where you will rejoin the route.
All done! Great ride! You can extend this route on the North and South ends, just stay on Interurban.
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This route follows parts to the Interurban Railroad that linked St Joseph, MO with Kansas City. Parts of the route are smooth, some are smooth to rough due to recent resurfacing work Nov '07.
Tagged with: Recreational, Training, Onroad, Low traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring
