jd from gkc on 4/30/2009 2:03:51 PM:
Two years ago, a rainstorm threw my ride schedule off, causing me to stop at the N. Jefferson trailhead. Not knowing my way around there that evening, I followed the trail spur south to the parallel-running Hwy-63, and then went over the bridge on the west southbound side (the traffic wasn't heavy at that time), but one needs to watch for any grates. I then turned east on Hwy-50 for a couple of blocks. On the south side there, the 'Deville' put me up in a two-bed room for about $70, which would have been less if shared with anothr rider or two.
Not bad considering the cost of some of the sought-after B&B's. More importantly, this hotel is only 1.5-miles from the trailhead, which makes it fairly easy to get to by bike. Other motels also exist in Jeff City, but a rider might need a map or further information to find them easily.