Cvrz from St Peters on 9/2/2010 12:26:03 AM:
In my opinion, the ride is rather mundane until you get to Greens Bottom. After that you start to sense you're leaving the "Sprawling Urbia" behind bit by bit. As you get closer to Weldon Spring, the trees become more and more of a delightful canopy giving ample shade. The scenery becomes more pastoral as well. The Missouri river comes up to be a closer companion to the trail. The bluffs on the right will be getting higher and higher. They can be quite majestic. Keep a look out for a couple small "caves" in the rock faces right along the trail. They are refreshingly cool to rest in for a short spell if you are willing to climb in. You will also pass a paved trail near Weldom Springs. This Greenway is worth the diversion to ride down for the scenery. It is not that long, but I believe has a great deal of splendor for the eye. Defiance offers a couple nice places for your dining pleasure, and an excellent bike shop with an antique/craft store adjoining it. All in all I find that ride "food for the soul" It is quite enjoyable.