Here are some of our favorite local gravel routes:
- Small Levee Loop:
18 Flat miles around East Cape
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34717922
- Medium Levee Loop:
25 Flat Miles around East Cape & McClure
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34717960
- OG Southern Illinois Levee Loop:
30 Flat miles, with some chunk mixed in, around East Cape, McClure, and Reynoldsville. This route is NOT rideable during Illinois Deer Season. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34717984
- Pine Hills Gravel Loop:
Just under 30 miles with 2000 ft elevation gain. This Route takes you up, across, and down one of the most scenic Mississippi River Valley Ridges. Tucked into the Shawnee National Forest, this route passes by the Bald Knobb Cross turn, has access to resupply in Alto Pass and is mixed 60/40 gravel/ pavement. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34718028
- Kozy Korner Out & Back
Just under 40 miles out and back with several optional turn-offs for swimming holes, route adjustments, and more - this route takes ya straight from downtown Cape Girardeau Missouri to the Front Door of Kozy Korner and Back. Kozy Korner is a favorite diner of ours to visit on bikes. This route is mixed gravel pavement with 1400 ft of elevation gain with all of that mostly rolling hills, except for the optional climb out of Thebes to avoid riding on hwy 3. The alternate route on HWY 3 IS safe and has a steady shoulder, so adjust the route to your liking. Head over to the Kozy Korner page or call them at (618) 776-6055 to make sure they're open and to look at a menu!
