The Katy Trail is a 225 mile (365 km)
bike path stretching across most of the state
of Missouri. Over half
of the Katy Trail follows Lewis and Clark's path up the Missouri
River, where
you can ride beneath towering river bluffs while eagles circle overhead.
After leaving the river, the Katy Trail meanders through peaceful farmland and
small-town Americana.
America's longest "rails-to-trail" project, formerly the MKT rail line, is flat
and scenic.
It's ideal for hiking, running, or cycling on just about any
kind of bike.
Horseback riding
is also allowed on a 25 mile section of the trail. Many cross-country
cyclists include
the Katy Trail in their tours. It is part of both
Adventure Cycling's
Lewis & Clark route,
as well as the as
well as the
American Discovery Trail.
If you are planning a trip or just want more information
on this Great Adventure trail, Please
go to this link
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
This first class website should be able to
answer all your
planning needs. If you can't find the info
that you need, be sure to e-mail
their webmaster.
Here are some stories of the
wonderful trips we have taken on
this Great Rails to Trails.
1998 - Columbia, Mo. to St. Charles
1999
-
Sedalia, Mo. to St. Charles,
Returning to Sedalia via the Amtrak train.
2003
-
Clinton, Mo. to St. Charles,
Returning to Clinton