When Missouri is going through its annual freeze/thaw cycle, the trails are too muddy, or it’s just plain wet out – turn to the trusted pre-industrial revolution technology – gravel! Our section of gravel-based routes is a brief list to get you fired up and exploring Missouri’s back roads, fire roads and abandoned logging paths. Keep reading for links to more comprehensive guides.
The massive Mark Twain National Forest and many gravel roads are just an hour or two outside St. Louis. When the weather is foul, the trails are mud and adventure must be accomplished… it’s time to head south, or east or north, west too! There’s gravel everywhere if you get far enough outside the metropolitan area.
The link below will take you to an off-site crowd-sourced gravel map to get you started. Get your gravel ride on!
