Wentzville, MO: Bicycle Fun Club's Ride to Dog Prairie Tavern

Wentzville, MO: Bicycle Fun Club's Ride to Dog Prairie Tavern

A scenic favorite for St. Louis area cyclists, this country cruiser traces the route taken by a local cycling club to the down-home Dog Prairie Tavern.

Author:	Bicycling Magazine
Date:	29 Jul 2007 8:26:38 AM
Activity:	Bicycling ActivitySearchBicycling
State:	Missouri (MO)
Distance:	22.06 mi (Change units)
Elevation:	Total Gain: 525 ft Total Loss: 525 ft Net Change: 0 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	St. Louis, Wentzville, MO, Missouri
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

During the hot and humid Dog Days of August, join the St. Louis-based Bicycle Fun Club on this annual, countryside ride to the Dog Prairie Tavern for savory burgers and icy brews. The 22-mile loop starts from the parking lot at the Wentzville Crossing Outlets and travels east on the frontage road next to the I-70 corridor.

The ride transitions to quiet countryside nearly immediately as you cruise north past meadows, barns, and homesteads and link the towns of Josephville and St. Paul. (Cars are minimal on this ride, but you’ll likely share the road with other cyclists.) Although the route lacks any significant climbing, you’ll encounter a series of quick rollers en route to the tavern. Park your bike at Dog Prairie Tavern near mile 12, and re-fuel on burgers before the 10-mile ride back to Wentzville.

Note: The club charges $12 for non-members to ride (the fee includes a sag wagon).

-Mapped by John Pokorny

TO TRAILHEAD: I-70 W to exit 212. Turn left on CR A. In 0.1 mile, turn right onto S. Service Rd./Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In 0.8 mile, turn left at Pic Pkwy. In 300 feet, turn right onto Mall Pkwy. Turn left into the parking lot.

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Wentzville, MO: Fun Club Ride to Dog Prairie Tavern

Dist: 22.06 mi	Points: 278	Calories: none
Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

Distance	Instruction		Distance to next
0.00 mi	Start		Then go 0.11 mi
0.11 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Pic Pkwy	Then go 0.06 mi
0.17 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at S Service Rd/Veterans Memorial Pkwy	Then go 0.74 mi
0.91 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Co Rd A	Then go 0.39 mi
1.30 mi		Continue onto Hwy A	Then go 0.78 mi
2.08 mi		Take the 1st right onto Josephville Rd	Then go 2.56 mi
4.64 mi	Turn Right	Turn right to stay on Josephville Rd	Then go 0.32 mi
4.96 mi		Continue onto Eisenbath Rd	Then go 1.97 mi
6.93 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Ridgecrest Ln	Then go 0.01 mi
6.93 mi		Continue onto Eisenbath Rd	Then go 1.08 mi
8.01 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Freymuth Rd	Then go 0.93 mi
8.94 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Y	Then go 2.42 mi
11.36 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at St Paul Rd	Then go 0.60 mi
11.97 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Hackmann Rd	Then go 0.05 mi
12.01 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Church Rd	Then go 0.54 mi
12.55 mi	Turn Right	Turn right to stay on Church Rd	Then go 1.52 mi
14.07 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Freymuth Rd	Then go 1.59 mi
15.66 mi		Continue onto Gutherie Rd/Guthrie Rd	Then go 1.70 mi
17.36 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Hancock Rd	Then go 1.80 mi
19.15 mi	Turn Right	Turn right toward Mexico Rd	Then go 0.01 mi
19.17 mi	Turn Right	Turn right at Mexico Rd	Then go 0.74 mi
19.91 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Josephville Rd	Then go 0.09 mi
20.00 mi	Turn Left	Turn left at Hwy A	Then go 0.77 mi
20.78 mi		Continue onto Co Rd A	Then go 0.37 mi
21.15 mi	Bear Right	Slight right	Then go 0.03 mi
21.18 mi	Straight	Continue straight onto S Service Rd/Veterans Memorial Pkwy	Then go 0.72 mi
21.90 mi		Take the 1st left onto Pic Pkwy	Then go 0.06 mi
21.96 mi		Take the 1st right onto Mall Pkwy	Then go 0.10 mi
22.06 mi	Stop

Points of Interest

Wentzville Crossing Outlets

Location: 38.804981°, -90.823309°
Leave your car in the parking lot at the Wentzville Crossing Outlets mall. Next, merge onto the service road that parallels I-70. © John Pokorny

Eisenbath Road

Location: 38.857994°, -90.790313°
This long and winding country thoroughfare is perfect for a Sunday cruise: it's low on annoying cars, big on rural scenery, and mild on taxing climbs. © John Pokorny

Rollers

Location: 38.869067°, -90.792303°
Though devoid of any major climbs, this ride is loaded with plenty of quick rollers. © John Pokorny

Dog Prairie Tavern

Location: 38.863207°, -90.742065°
Kick back with down-home cheeseburgers and frosty beverages at the the Dog Prairie Tavern, a classic country-road establishment. © John Pokorny

St. Paul's Catholic Church

Location: 38.861799°, -90.744302°
After a solid session of indulgence at the Tavern, swing down Church Road (past St. Paul's Catholic Church) and begin your country cruise back to the start of the ride. © John Pokorny