The flat, 240-mile trail is open for hiking, running, walking and bicycling through Missouri countryside. We offer plenty of bike tour itineraries (see below) along the Katy. Luke Kirkeby 11:46, Jan 24 2021. We had several takers, but none had a club cab to haul us 4 passengers. The flat, 240-mile trail is open for hiking, running, walking and bicycling through Missouri countryside. The Katy trail goes on for miles and miles in both direction. Since we started at noon in Jefferson City and ate first, we arrived at 6:30 with a 7:15 sunset. Chilhowee and pleasant hill has port a potty’s For the 6.5-mile Jackson County segment, there are two trailheads: one at Hartman Park (700 SW Pryor Road, Lee's Summit) and the other at the 98th Street Trailhead (12600 E. 98th Street, Kansas City). Map from www.bikekatytrail.com. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! Officially dubbed the Rock Island Spur of the Katy Trail State Park, the 47.5-mile addition carves a path from a new trailhead in western Pleasant Hill to Windsor, a city-stop along the Katy. Many wineries, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, motels, campgrounds and shopping opportunities are located along its length. – Parts of it have soft silt/sand and puddles that bog your tires, so be careful. It's that way on these trails although VERY little people were seen. US (214) 346-9105 (214) 346-9105 Get Directions. The trail takes users between Windsor and Pleasant Hill, with additional trailheads at Leeton, Chilhowee and Medford along the way. Missouri’s Katy Trail State Park has been one of the state’s best-loved natural destinations since its first section opened back in 1990. On the up side you are out with no traffic Not only has the Department of Conservation done a great job of improving the trail condition of the East end of the trail the 2 new depots at Chilhowee & Leeton are very nice. The trail is a designated section of the nationwide American Discovery Trail, a coast-to-coast non-motorized recreational trail. When the railroad filed an official notice of intent to abandon the line, Missouri State Parks filed a request for interim trail use, setting the stage for eventual transfer of the property. The trail provides an adventure for bicyclists, hikers and equestrian users who are seeking an avenue to enjoy nature, explore a part of rural Missouri history and have an enjoyable recreational opportunity. One of our group headed back at Chilhowee hanging with a cool crew of a German long distancer and two men with a small dog. Uploaded: 9/26/2012. You can get a beer there, too. The trail was in fantastic shape and we enjoyed riding past Rock Island Lake where the locomotives used to refill their boilers. Leaders in Uptown Dallas designed a board that invites community members to participate and write down their goals and dreams for 2021. A second section of the trail opened in Jackson County in 2019 and spans 6.5 miles from Jefferson Street in Lee’s Summit to Brickyard Road in Kansas City. The Katy Trail is a short distance from the park and the new Rock Island Spur of the Katy Trail runs adjacent to the park. Great job Missouri! Those three or so miles were very loose gravel which we came to say was "that hellish part." Note that some of the spaces are reserved for E2M employees during business hours. I picked a weekend and rode about 105 miles on my mountain bike. The highlight of the day trip was the Wyoming Street Wine Stop after the ride. We all arrived at noon in Jefferson City. Directions to safely get to Amtrak in Lee’s Summit (15 miles – 90 minutes ride):
*From Big Creek Café go NE ½ block across tracks to Broadway. It’s only a 220 foot climb, but you know it’s uphill. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, Rock Island Spur of Katy Trail State Park, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Brickyard Rd. Who knew Missouri had such great wines! In addition, the Rock Island Spur of Katy Trail State Park is a 47.5-mile trail that stretches through the heart of west-central Missouri. Location. Equestrians can ride this trail beginning at the Purvis Road entrance and heading east. But once you leave town, it's smooth sailing. Southwest Sports & Spine at Katy Trail (Vista Physical Therapy) 3535 Travis St #160. We put water bottles in our luggage and back pockets to supplement the water in the bike bottles. A little vegetation creeping up. They are doing this trail right! It runs between Windsor, where travelers can seamlessly continue onto the world-renowned Katy Trail (which spans nearly the entire state), and Pleasant Hill, a suburb of Kansas City. For years, I’ve envisioned riding the entire Katy Trail without resorting to car travel to get me anywhere on it. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. At Windsor, the trail connects to the 240 mile stretch of the Katy Trail that goes between Clinton to the west and Machens to the east in St. Charles County. The Rock Island Spur section of Katy Trail State Park runs behind the park – When you get to the destination station, you should be ready to move with your bike in advance of the stop. Here, you’ll find plentiful amenities for tourists, including antique shops, art and craft boutiques, and cafés. Smoking is not allowed. As you stand on the station platform, the conductor will point you to the car you will be getting on and where to put your bike once on the train. They showers were terrific and the beds were very comfortable. Needing water is a really big deal as this trail is pretty non established in terms of little stores and such. It’s across the street from the capitol.