A bike ride along the Katy Trail takes you through the heart of Missouri, which is the heart of America. Ride through pastoral farmland, meadows full of wildflowers, and dense forests, and explore charming small towns. Much of the ride is shaded by trees intertwined over the trail.
Enjoy lengthy stretches riding alongside the storied Missouri River, watch for barges, and cross the bridges over dozens of creeks and waterways that feed into the Big Muddy. You’ll cross the majestic Missouri River on a dedicated bike path at Boonville. Keep an eye on the sky for eagles soaring along the towering river bluffs, watch for the geese and ducks which nest along the trail, and explore a handful of caves, a trail to an overlook, and fascinating rock formations. Stop at historical markers that explain the progress of Lewis and Clark up the river.
But wait, there’s more! See Native American petroglyphs. Zip through a railway tunnel at Rocheport. Stop for a cold one at breweries and wineries alongside the trail. See a couple of the original depot stations at trailheads in Sedalia and Boonville; the latter town also has a unique lift bridge, which raised up to let river traffic pass under. A walkway out to the bridge and over the river allows you to see it up close.
