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4.14 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.14
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From Hannibal MO to Louisiana MO on 79

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Sep 30, 2003

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Guest
December 19, 2007
Take this route in reverce but start in Winfield…
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August 19, 2012
rode route 79 from hannibal to cape girardeau to…
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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.

Drive Enjoyment

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!!!

Tourism Opportunities

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!

Motorcycle Road Additional info

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

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DavidB
June 11, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is one of the best roads i've ridden in Missouri. gotta watch out for the police in the little towns because when we rode through on a friday, they were all running radar. Even the towns with populations less than the speed limit seemed to have a police car
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mchance
May 11, 2020
813 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Did this stretch as part of a longer ride from St. Louis to Quincy, IL on the Missouri side, then back to St. Louis on the Illinois side. A very nice surprise along the way, as Hwy 79 is along the river flats south of Louisiana, MO, and you almost have to jump on US 61 north of Hannibal. It's a roller coaster ride amongst the Mississippi River bluffs, and a nice break from the river flats.
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Gorogergo
October 20, 2020
15 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Nice road with nice views. 79 farther south is definitely worth it too.
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