From Hannibal MO to Louisiana MO on 79

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 3 visitors

State: Missouri
Date Submitted: October 1, 2003
Submitted by: "Boomer"
Motorcycle Road Length: 35 Miles

Written Directions

Directions for this route are very simple. From Hannibal MO just take 79 south along the Mississippi river and all the way to Louisiana MO.

Scenery

This route hugs the banks of the Mississippi river and offers a very nice country setting with park like wooded areas and a couple spectacular vistas of the mighty Mississippi.

Road Quality

Very well paved with light traffic and twisty. 35 and 45 mph signed turns abound. One of the best cycle roads I have EVER traveled!!!

Roadside Amenities

Its a short route 30 some miles and we were having too much fun to stop. There are plenty of amenities in Hannibal and at least 1 roadside scenic overlook along the way. Overall this isn't a road you take because of the things along the road ... you take it for the road and the scenery!

Additional Info

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather . - Missouri Division of Tourism (314-751-4133).

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Reviewed by Guest on November 20, 2010 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Homer
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Highway 79 between Hannibal and Louisana has been CLOSED because of the road landsliding near the salt river and will NOT reopen in 2011. I live in Hannibal and the proposed new route for the highway will lose some of the best milage.
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Reviewed by Guest on December 19, 2007 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: George
motorcycle_year: 1999
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Take this route in reverce but start in Winfield Mo. Take Hwy 47 to Hwy W. Take W all the way to Clarksville Mo. to Hwy 79. Then finish your trip to Hannibal Mo. This will make for a great country ride. Spring and Fall are the best time to take this route.
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Reviewed by Moe-Moe on March 13, 2012 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Moe-Moe
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I agree with extending the ride a tad and doing what "George" mentioned; Hwy W (from Winfield to Clarksville) is a fun addition to this route.
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