KATY TRAIL RAMBLE
Oct. 19 – 26
$1,600 per person, no single supplement available.
Fun rating.
The 239-mile Katy Trail is flat, yet scenic as it stretches across most of the state of Missouri. The high point of the Katy Trail is 955 feet. After leaving Clinton, the crushed gravel trail winds through peaceful farmland and charming small towns. Then we follow Lewis and Clark’s path along the Missouri River.
Over the next 6-days, we will ride across the state of Missouri experiencing the hospitality and beauty of the "Show Me" State. Enjoy rural Missouri wildlife, winery towns and the views along the Missouri River.
The Katy Trail has a crushed gravel surface, and hybrid/touring/road bikes/e-bikes are all acceptable. Bikes should have tires with tread and widths of 32 mm or wider for the most comfortable experience.
Cost:
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- · 7 nights lodging in great hotels and B&B’s along the trail
- · Breakfasts each morning
- · Two group dinners
- · Daily Happy Hours
- · SAG Stops each day along the trail - water and snacks provided
- · Shuttle from St. Charles to Clinton
- · Free parking in Clinton
- · Luggage shuttle to and from each lodging locations - 1 medium bag (max. 40lbs)
- · A personalized ride guide and summary
THE RIDE
Day 1. Arrive in Clinton where we will have a welcome dinner and talk about our adventure.
Day 2. Clinton to Sedalia. 37.5 miles
Our ride passes through pasture and prairie first settled by European pioneers traveling by wagon train. Sedalia is home of the State Fair as well as the KATY Trail Depot museum.
Day 3. Sedalia to Rocheport. 48.8 miles
Today’s scenery rolls through agricultural lands along the relatively flat trail bed of the old MKT line. We will parallel the north edge of the river, following the route of Lewis & Clark. Before reaching Rocheport, we will pass through a scenic tunnel.
Day 4. Rocheport to Jefferson City. 35.1 miles
As we leave Rocheport, we will enjoy perhaps the most scenic section of the Katy Trail with the bluffs on our left and the Missouri River on our right.
Day 5. Jefferson City to Hermann. 46.4 miles
The scenery features views of farms and wineries as we enter the “Rhineland Region”, settled by Germans in the early 1800’s. Hermann is home to four wineries, two brewing companies and one distilling company.
Day 6. Hermann to Washington. 32.8 miles
Take in the open views of central Missouri as we roll past fields and conservation lands
Day 7. Washington to St. Charles. 37.5 miles
On our last day biking the Katy Trail, we travel through woodlands alongside the Missouri River and back into the populated suburbs surrounding St. Louis. Arriving in St. Charles, we end our trip at Frontier Park where statues of Lewis and Clark will greet you.
We spend the night in St. Charles to enjoy the historic downtown as well as a farewell dinner.
Day 8.
We shuttle four hours back to our cars in Clinton and say our goodbyes.
Registration
To register, please mail a $750 deposit check payable to Cyndy Klepinger along with the DBTC liability waiver and registration/medical form, which can be found at dbtc.org then you need to click on the Out of Town Tour tab. Mail completed forms and check to: Cyndy Klepinger, 5401 East Dakota Ave #9, Denver, CO 80246.
Final payments of $800 will be due no later than July 15, 2025 to Cyndy as well as a $50 check payable to DBTC, P.O. Box 260517, Denver, CO. 80226-0517. Remember that registration funds are non-refundable, but may be transferrable. You may want to purchase travel insurance. Direct questions to: Cyndy, matilda8@msn.com, or by phone (303) 725-1565.
Group size will be 12 riders, including leader.
