This 98‑mile Salem to Steelville ride starts in Salem, just south of Rolla, and carries you east into some of the most scenic stretches of the Mark Twain National Forest. The road winds through deep woods, rolling hills, and those long, quiet valleys that define this part of south‑central Missouri. After the forest, the route bends northwest toward Potosi, then swings back west toward Steelville, keeping the scenery varied and the ride engaging the whole way. With its mix of elevation changes, forest corridors, and wide‑open views, this loop showcases some of the very best riding terrain the region has to offer.