The upside is, you take the Interstate west for about an hour and pick up Hwy 24 south to Hanksville and that will take you toward Capitol Reef Nat'l Park and Hwy 12 through Dixie Nat'l Forest.
12 is one of THE best bike roads anywhere! It has many spots where you can't pull over because there's a steep dropoff on both sides of the road!
Had to share that little tidbit with hubby. It's added to "THE LIST"!!! :o) Thanks!! If you ever make it to St. Louis area we can take to some really great spots in Southern Missouri/Northern Arkansas!!