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Trip planning tools and info for the Katy Trail, a 239-mile biking and hiking trail crossing Missouri from St Charles to Clinton. The Rock Island Trail intersects the Rock Island Trail in Windsor, and will eventually intersect on the east end as well, forming a loop around central Missouri.
- Katy Trail Map
This interactive map of the Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail...
- Mileage Chart
Hermann is 2.1 miles from the Katy Trail at McKittrick. The...
- Trip Planner
Trip Planner - Katy Trail/Rock Island Trail info
- Towns & Services
Towns & Services - Katy Trail/Rock Island Trail info
- Katy Trail Bed & Breakfasts
Bed and Breakfasts along the Rock Island Trail and Katy...
- Timeline
Break time at trailheads: minutes Break time: This allows...
- Katy Trail Map
The park, built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy), is 240 miles long and runs between Clinton and Machens with 26 trailheads and four fully restored railroad depots along the way.
- What You’Ll See
- Katy Trail Basics
- Things to Do on The Katy Trail
- Connecting Trails
- Take A Rail and Trail Trip
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Much of the Katy Trail runs alongside the Missouri River, the longest river in North America, and travels through forests and fields, beneath leafy canopies and past towering bluffs. More than 20 small towns are located on or near the trail. Twenty-six trailheads and four fully restored historic depots offer easy access on and off the trail. You’ll...
Katy Trail State Parkis open to bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians (in designated areas) from sunrise to sunset. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Make sure you have a plan for drinking water, meals and snacks if you plan to be out on the trail for several hours or longer. Restrooms and water are available at some trailhead...
Explore Historic Sites
Historic St. Charles, located on the eastern edge of the trail, marks the beginning of Lewis and Clark’s expedition west. Visit Frontier Park along the Missouri River before heading to the restaurants and shops downtown. Take a short detour off the trail outside the town of Defiance to visit The Historic Daniel Boone Home. The homestead depicts life in the early 1800s and helps bring the legacy of the famed frontiersman to life. In Jefferson City, tour the Missouri State Capitol., located jus...
Eat, Drink and Stay on the Trail
Restaurants, breweries and wineries, located near the trail or a short bike ride away, are a great place to fuel up before heading out, take midday break or relax at the end of a ride. Try the sandwiches, coffee and baked goods at the Bike Stop Cafein St. Charles. The shop also offers bike rentals and a shuttle service for trips of any length to make it easy to hit he trail and get back to your car. Start your day with pancakes or French toast at Meriwether Cafe and Bike Shopin Rocheport. The...
Several trails connect with the Katy Trail, providing even more opportunities to explore the Show-Me State.
For a multimodal adventure, combine a ride on the Katy Trail with a trip on Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner. Cycle to one of the Amtrak stations along the trail and ride the train back to your starting point. Or travel by train to your destination and bike back to where you began. Either way, it’s an unforgettable trip teeming with scenic views and ...
Learn how to explore the longest developed rail-trail in the country, connecting Machens and Clinton along the Missouri River. Find out what you'll see, do and eat on the trail, and how to access it by bike, foot or horse.
Customize your map of the Katy Trail and Rock Island Trail in Missouri with mile markers, location, and service markers. See trail distances, ETAs, and downloadable PDFs.
Learn about the Katy Trail, the longest continuous recreational rail trail in the U.S., that runs 240 miles along the Missouri River in Missouri. Find out its history, features, trail networks, and how to access it.
Explore the longest continuous rail-trail in the country, from St. Louis to Clinton, along the Missouri River. Discover historic towns, wineries, scenic views, and bike-friendly amenities on this 237-mile adventure.
At 239 miles long, Katy Trail State Park spans nearly the full width of Missouri and is the country’s longest continuous rail-trail, intersecting with rural farmland, scenic small towns, and centers of commerce and government on its route paralleling the Missouri River.
