HWY 42 between Vienna and Belle

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State: Missouri
Date Submitted: June 1, 2007
Submitted by: Nick J
Motorcycle Road Length: 17 Miles

Written Directions

Written directions:

The starting point for this route is in the town of Vienna, MO. You can find Vienna by following 63 north out of Rolla, MO. The path is very easy to follow as all you do is start in Vienna and follow HWY 42 west to Belle, MO.

Scenery

Everything from open fields to deciduous woods - neat Streams, farms, a small one-lane bridge...

Road Quality

Very fine roads, but there isn't much of a shoulder to speak of for most of the way. Most of the turns are labeled with those yellow advisory signs for 35-45 mph, with the occasional 20 or 25 mph curve. Smooth pavement, not many houses, and little traffic make this a nice road for a spirited romp.

Roadside Amenities

Maggie's Cafe in Vienna is very nice - good "mom and pop" quality with very fair prices. Belle has a little more selection, but I have chosen to eat at Maggie's both times I've stopped in this area. The cafe is on the southwestern corner of the intersection of HWYs 63 and 42.

There's a nice-looking RV site about 3-4 miles west of Vienna that is situated on a river - looks like a good tubing/rafting site for relief from the midsummer heat, though I've never stopped by.

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 September 7, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: DJ1300
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: I've traveled along this route many times, it is the way I take to the Lake of the Ozarks. It has some nice long curves in it and some shorter ones also, the road is will maintained. Great views in the fall when the leaves turn.
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