World Famous 'Tail of the Newt'

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State: Missouri
Date Submitted: December 1, 2008
Submitted by: MrClean
Motorcycle Road Length: 12 Miles

Written Directions

The start of the Newt is several miles North of Farley, Missouri on highway 45. This can be reached by heading west out of Parkville, Mo on highway 45 or East of Leavenworth on Highway 45, spur. It is literally across the river from the Racetrack ride in Kansas on this forum.

Scenery

Seasonal Scenery depending on taste. Green farmlands through the summer with fields of corn, soybeans, tobacco and the odd family farm plot.

Road Quality

Parts are recovered, parts due to be recovered and parts that just really need a hand. 1st leg is 45 mph, 2nd leg is 55 but do pay attention to the suggested speed signs on the curves. The 1st leg actually has more hills and valleys then curves, the second is a good mix of both. Twisties are fun, but humps are pretty good too.

Roadside Amenities

Weston and Platte City Missouri close to the North end, Lovely, Beautiful Parkville, MO at the south end.

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather .

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Reviewed by FosterH0ME on January 13, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: FosTerH0ME
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: This is a nice ride. Hilarious name! I have been on the Tail of The Dragon and, although this is a nice road and tons of fun, the name is still fitting. Watch out for gravel in a few spots, courtesy of the local farmers.
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Reviewed by Guest on August 14, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: ninja
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: I rode this 8/14/2010, the road looked like it had recently been repaved so the lines were missing and there was a detour. Looks like the work is almost finished, just be on the lookout for gravel. Very pretty ride though, connects for a great loop with the Racetrack Road from the Kansas side.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 18, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Abrams D
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Road it a couple weeks ago. Fun little route, though N is pretty beat up with potholes right now. Keep your eyes out.
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Reviewed by Guest on September 30, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: sly dod
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: Good ride no fuss, nice and easy area.
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Reviewed by Guest on February 26, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Doc
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: You done went and made the Tail of the Newt famous. Way to go MrClean.
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