Alex from Boonville on 8/21/2020 12:35:55 PM:
I would recommend a ride from Columbia downtown or Mcbaine to Rocheport or Boonville. That stretch of the trail is well maintained, and provides scenic river views.
The trail is still closed between Boonville and Rocheport, but a detour on a stretch of highway will get you around it. Some bikers have opted to just carry their bike across the Salt Creek.
If you're looking for a place to stay, the Blufftop Bungalow in Rocheport is a beautiful new construction, with Meriwether Cafe just steps away. Boonville's historic Hotel Frederick is another option, right off the trail with shopping and dining close by.