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Hotels Available
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Campsites
Available

Shuttling Services
Available

Luggage Transfer
Available

Bike Rentals
Available

Suggested Itineraries

Day 1 – Cumberland to Hancock (60 miles)
Day 2 – Hancock to Shepherdstown (52 miles)
Day 3 – Shepherdstown to DC (73.5 miles)

Day 1 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 2 – Little Orleans to Shepherdstown (68 miles)
Day 3 – Shepherdstown to Brunswick (18 miles)
Day 4 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Day 1 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 2 – Little Orleans to Williamsport (41 miles)
Day 3 – Williamsport to Shepherdstown (27.5 miles)
Day 4 – Shepherdstown to Brunswick (18 miles)
Day 5 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Camping on the C&O is available at hiker-biker sites every 8-10 miles along the trail.

3Day Cumberland to DC
Day 1 – Cumberland to Hancock (approx. 60 mi)
Day 2 – Hancock to Harpers Ferry (approx. 60 mi)
Day 3 – Harpers Ferry to DC (approx. 60 mi)

4Day Cumberland to DC

Day 1 – Cumberland to Fifteenmile Creek Area (approx. 45 mi)
Day 2 – Fifteenmile Creek Area to Williamsport area (approx. 40 mi)
Day 3 – Williamsport area to Brunswick (approx. 50 mi)
Day 4 – Brunswick to DC (approx. 50 mi)

5Day Cumberland to DC
Day 1 – Cumberland to Paw Paw area (approx. 30 mi)
Day 2 – Paw Paw area to Hancock (approx. 30 mi)
Day 3 – Hancock to Sharpsburg area (approx. 50 mi)
Day 4 – Sharpsburg area to Brunswick (approx. 20 mi)
Day 5 – Brunswick to DC (approx. 50 mi)

 

 

Trail running along the river at Williamsport

Riding the C&O Canal Towpath

The C&O is best ridden between April and October.

Spring on the C&O is a wonderful way to restart your cycling season. April and the start of May can have periods of rain followed by periods of gorgeous spring sunshine.

Summer is ideal for riders who love the long days, sunny and dry weather. Long sunny days allow for full days of biking, side trips, and socializing.

September and October is peak season on the trail – groups should book trips at least 9 months in advance when possible. Fall foliage occurs generally in early to mid-October, although exact dates do vary each year.

The C&O Canal Towpath is maintained by the National Park Service as more of a dirt trail/road, although improvements to the trail surface have been underway for the past several years. That said, riders will find the western end of the C&O from Cumberland to Little Orleans (where the Western Maryland Rail Trail can be accessed) to be bumpy and sometimes muddy and rutted.

The C&O Towpath is a linear park and as such the NPS maintains hiker-biker campgrounds with port-a-johns and water pumps (these are sometimes capped) every 8-10 miles. There are also several larger towns accessed from the C&O which offer a variety of restaurants and lodgings.

Cell coverage is fairly strong on the entire trail, particularly Verizon. Wifi can be limited, although most B&Bs and hotels will offer the service. *There is no wifi and limited cell service in Paw Paw.

Bike and ebike rental is available in Cumberland. Rental bikes can be shuttled back with you to the shop or dropped off in DC for an added fee.

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Suggested Itineraries

5Day Buffalo to Albany
Day 1 – Buffalo to Brockport. (73 mi.)
Day 2 – Brockport to Weedsport. (86 mi.)
Day 3 – Weedsport to Utica. (86 mi.)
Day 4 – Utica to Schenectady. (84 mi.)
Day 5 – Schenectady to Albany. (30 mi.)

6Day Buffalo to Albany
Day 1 – Buffalo to Medina. (48 mi.)
Day 2 – Medina to Palmyra. (70 mi.)
Day 3 – Palmyra to Syracuse. (66 mi.)
Day 4 – Syracuse to Utica. (62 mi.)
Day 5 – Utica to Amsterdam. (65 mi.)
Day 6 – Amsterdam to Albany. (47 mi.)

9Day Buffalo to Albany
Day 1 – Buffalo to Lockport. (31 mi.)
Day 2 – Lockport to Brockport. (42 mi.)
Day 3 – Brockport to Pittsford. (27 mi.)
Day 4 – Pittsford to Seneca Falls. (50 mi.)
Day 5 – Seneca Falls to Syracuse. (44 mi.)
Day 6 – Syracuse to Rome. (45 mi.)
Day 7 – Rome to Little Falls. (38 mi.)
Day 8 – Little Falls to Amsterdam. (43 mi.)
Day 9 – Amsterdam to Albany. (47 mi.)
9-day itineraries with and without Seneca Falls are included.

*Lodging on the Hudson Valley Greenway can be limited on weekends and is often $200+/night.

4Day Albany to NYC
Day 1 – Albany to Germantown/Tivoli (49 mi.)
Day 2 – Germantown/Tivoli to Hopewell Junction (58 mi.)
Day 3 – Hopewell Junction to Tarrytown (59 mi.)
Day 4- Tarrytown to NYC (30 mi.)

5Day Albany to NYC
Day 1 – Albany to Hudson (39 mi.)
Day 2 – Hudson to Kingston (31 mi.)
Day 3 – Kingston to Hopewell Junction (38 mi.)
Day 4 – Hopewell Junction to Tarrytown (59 mi.)
Day 5- Tarrytown to NYC (30 mi.)

8Day Buffalo to NYC
Day 1 – Buffalo to Brockport (74 mi.)
Day 2 – Brockport to Seneca Falls (77 mi.)
Day 3 – Seneca Falls to Rome (89 mi.)
Day 4 – Rome to Amsterdam (80 mi.)
Day 5 – Amsterdam to Hudson (78.5 mi.)
Day 6 – Hudson to Hopewell Junction (71 mi.)
Day 7 – Hopewell Junction to Tarrytown (59 mi.)
Day 8 – Tarrytown to NYC (30 mi.)

14Day Buffalo to NYC
Day 1 – Buffalo to Lockport (31 mi.)
Day 2 – Lockport to Brockport (42 mi.)
Day 3 – Brockport to Pittsford (27 mi.)
Day 4 – Pittsford to Seneca Falls (50 mi.)
Day 5 – Seneca Falls to Syracuse (44 mi.)
Day 6 – Syracuse to Rome (45 mi.)
Day 7 – Rome to Little Falls (38 mi.)
Day 8 – Little Falls to Amsterdam (43 mi.)
Day 9 – Amsterdam to Albany (48 mi.)
Day 10 – Albany to Hudson (39 mi.)
Day 11 – Hudson to Kingston (31 mi.)
Day 12 – Kingston to Hopewell Junction (38 mi.)
Day 13 – Hopewell Junction to Tarrytown (59 mi.)
Day 14 – Tarrytown to NYC (30 mi.)

*The Champlain Valley Trail is almost entirely on-road.
**Lodging on the Hudson Valley Greenway can be limited on weekends and is often $200+/night.

3Day Rouses Point to Albany
Day 1 – Rouses Point to Westport (68.5 mi.)
Day 2 – Westport to Glens Falls (via connector) (75 mi.)
Day 3 – Glens Falls to Albany (54 mi.)

5Day Rouses Point to Albany
Day 1 – Rouses Point to Keeseville (39 mi.)
Day 2 – Keeseville to Port Henry (38.5 mi.)
Day 3 – Port Henry to Ticonderoga (16 mi.)
Day 4 – Ticonderoga to Glens Falls (via connector) (49 mi.)
Day 5 – Glens Falls to Albany (54 mi.)

8Day Rouses Point to NYC
Day 1 – Rouses Point (or Plattsburgh) to Westport (68.5 mi.)
Day 2 – Westport to Ticonderoga (26.5 mi.)
Day 3 – Ticonderoga to Glens Falls (via connector) (49 mi.)
Day 4 – Glens Falls to Albany (54 mi.)
Day 5 – Albany to Germantown/Tivoli (49 mi.)
Day 6 – Germantown/Tivoli to Hopewell Junction (58 mi.)
Day 7 – Hopewell Junction to Tarrytown (59 mi.)
Day 8- Tarrytown to NYC (30 mi.)

Campsite and camping information is provided for all of the Empire State Trail system. Camping is easiest along the Erie Canal and Champlain Valley Trail. Camping is very limited along the Hudson Valley Greenway.

Riding the Empire State Trail

The Empire State Trail can be ridden throughout the year, although we recommend May-October.

Trail surfaces vary across the 750-mile system, but in general the Erie Canal is a crushed gravel or paved trail; the Champlain Valley is on-road and paved; and the Hudson Valley is primarily paved bike trail with some on-road sections (particularly between Hudson and Kingston).

The Empire State Trail runs through well-populated areas with regular access to towns and cities. Free water is uncommon but convenience stores and places to purchase food and water are frequent along the route.

Cell coverage is strong across the majority of the trail.

Bike rental for the Empire State Trail system is limited. For most itineraries bikes must be rented out of Buffalo or New York City and then returned to the rental location or shipped to their shop.

Have a question about this tour?

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Looking for something different?

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Available Trail Services

Hotels Available
Available

Campsites
Available

Shuttling Services
Available

Luggage Transfer
Not Available

Bike Rentals
Available

Suggested Itineraries

Day 1 – Buffalo to Brockport. (73 mi.)
Day 2 – Brockport to Weedsport. (86 mi.)
Day 3 – Weedsport to Utica. (86 mi.)
Day 4 – Utica to Schenectady. (84 mi.)
Day 5 – Schenectady to Albany. (30 mi.)

Day 1 – Buffalo to Medina. (48 mi.)
Day 2 – Medina to Palmyra. (70 mi.)
Day 3 – Palmyra to Syracuse. (66 mi.)
Day 4 – Syracuse to Utica. (62 mi.)
Day 5 – Utica to Amsterdam. (65 mi.)
Day 6 – Amsterdam to Albany. (47 mi.)

9-day itineraries with and without Seneca Falls are offered.

Day 1 – Buffalo to Lockport. (31 mi.)
Day 2 – Lockport to Brockport. (42 mi.)
Day 3 – Brockport to Pittsford. (27 mi.)
Day 4 – Pittsford to Seneca Falls. (50 mi.)
Day 5 – Seneca Falls to Syracuse. (44 mi.)
Day 6 – Syracuse to Rome. (45 mi.)
Day 7 – Rome to Little Falls. (38 mi.)
Day 8 – Little Falls to Amsterdam. (43 mi.)
Day 9 – Amsterdam to Albany. (47 mi.)

Campsite and camping information, plus digital mapping of campgrounds for the entire trail is included.

rider enjoying bridge crossing on Erie Canalway Trail

Riding the Erie Canalway

The most popular time to bike the Erie Canalway is between June and September. Trail services should open by mid-May (if not earlier) and can close by early October.

It is possible to bike the Erie Canalway year-round, but many services will be closed or with shortened hours outside of the season.

The Erie Canalway is well-maintained by the New York State Parks & Trails. The trail surface ranges from packed, crushed gravel to pavement. The route can accommodate all types of bike and riders.

Approximately 15% of the route is on-road.

The route can be toured in either direction, however, the prevailing winds between Buffalo and Syracuse are west to east, so the recommended travel direction is also west to east, Buffalo to Albany. [Wind is less of a factor east of Syracuse.]

The Erie Canalway travels through well-populated areas and cell service is reasonably accessible along the entire length. Small to mid-sized towns are spaced regularly along the route and there are several major cities (Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Utica) located directly along the trail as well.

Bike rentals are available in Buffalo, Fairport, and Pittsford. Rentals must be returned to the rental location or shipped to their shop.

Have a question about this tour?

Our professional team members are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our tours. Please reach out to them for trail tips and to plan your next adventure.

Looking for something different?

We are proud to offer a wide variety of curated tour itineraries on many of the nation’s best trails.

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Available Trail Services

Hotels Available
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Campsites
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Shuttling Services
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Luggage Transfer
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Bike Rentals
Available

Suggested Itineraries

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2 – West Newton to Ohiopyle (41 miles)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Meyersdale (42 miles)
Day 4 – Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2 – West Newton to Ohiopyle (42 miles)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Confluence (11 miles)
Day 4 – Confluence to Meyersdale (31 miles)
Day 5 – Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2 – West Newton to Connellsville (25 miles)
Day 3 – Connellsville to Ohiopyle (17 miles)
Day 4 – Ohiopyle to Confluence (11 miles)
Day 5 – Confluence to Meyersdale (31 miles)
Day 6 – Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)

Camping on the GAP is possible at established campgrounds only, and some require reservations.

 

3Day Pittsburgh to Cumberland
Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Connellsville (approx. 60 mi)
Day 2 – Connellsville to Rockwood (approx. 50 mi)
Day 3 – Rockwood to Cumberland (approx. 40 mi)

4Day Pittsburgh to Cumberland
Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Cedar Creek/Roundbottom (approx. 40-50 mi)
Day 2 – Cedar Creek/Roundbottom to Ohiopyle (approx. 30-40 mi)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Rockwood (approx. 30 mi)
Day 4 – Rockwood to Cumberland (approx. 40 mi)

5Day Pittsburgh to Cumberland
Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (approx. 35 mi)
Day 2 – West Newton to Ohiopyle (approx. 40 mi)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Rockwood (approx. 30 mi)
Day 4 – Rockwood to Frostburg (approx. 30 mi)
Day 5 – Frostburg to Cumberland (approx. 15 mi)

Riding the GAP

The Great Allegheny Passage is best ridden between May and October.

Spring on the GAP is a wonderful way to restart your cycling season. April and the start of May can have periods of rain followed by periods of gorgeous spring sunshine.

Summer is ideal for riders who love the long days, sunny and dry weather. Long sunny days allow for full days of biking, side trips, and socializing.

September and October is peak season on the trail.

The Great Allegheny Passage is a well-maintained crushed gravel trail which is comfortable for most riders on most types of bikes.

The GAP passes through rural SW Pennsylvania with small towns about every 10-20 miles which offer food, bathrooms, and bike services. There are also relatively frequent trailheads with port-a-johns along the length of the trail.

Cell coverage is fairly strong on the entire trail, particularly Verizon. Wifi can be limited, although most B&Bs and hotels will offer the service. *There is no wifi and limited cell service in Ohiople.

Bike and ebike rental is available in Pittsburgh and Cumberland. Rental bikes can be shuttled back with you to the shop or dropped off for an added fee.

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Suggested Itineraries

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Ohiopyle (75 miles)
Day 2 – Ohiopyle to Cumberland (75 miles)
Day 3 – Cumberland to Hancock (60 miles)
Day 4 – Hancock to Shepherdstown (51.5 miles)
Day 5 – Shepherdstown to DC (73.5 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Perryopolis (45 miles)
Day 2 – Perryopolis to Confluence (42 miles)
Day 3 – Confluence to Cumberland (63 miles)
Day 4 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 5 – Little Orleans to Williamsport (41 miles)
Day 6 – Williamsport to Brunswick (45 miles)
Day 7 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Perryopolis (45 miles)
Day 2 – Perryopolis to Confluence (42 miles)
Day 3 – Confluence to Cumberland (63 miles)
Day 4 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 5 – Little Orleans to Williamsport(41 miles)
Day 6 – Williamsport to Shepherdstown (27 miles)
Day 7 – Shepherdstown to Brunswick (18 miles)
Day 8 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2 – West Newton to Ohiopyle (42 miles)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Meyersdale (42 miles)
Day 4 – Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)
Day 5 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 6 – Little Orleans to Williamsport(41 miles)
Day 7 – Williamsport to Shepherdstown (27 miles)
Day 8 – Shepherdstown to Brunswick (18 miles)
Day 9 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to West Newton (34 miles)
Day 2 – West Newton to Ohiopyle (42 miles)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Confluence (11 miles)
Day 4 – Confluence to Meyersdale (31 miles)
Day 5 – Meyersdale to Cumberland (32 miles)
Day 6 – Cumberland to Little Orleans (43 miles)
Day 7 – Little Orleans to Williamsport(41 miles)
Day 8 – Williamsport to Shepherdstown (27 miles)
Day 9 – Shepherdstown to Brunswick (18 miles)
Day 10 – Brunswick to DC (55 miles)

Camping on the GAP is possible at established campgrounds only, and some require reservations. Camping on the C&O is available at hiker-biker sites every 8-10 miles along the trail.

5Day Pittsburgh to DC
Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Ohiopyle/Confluence (approx. 80-90 mi)
Day 2 – Ohiopyle/Confluence to Cumberland (approx. 60-70 mi)
Day 3 – Cumberland to Hancock (approx. 60 mi)
Day 4 – Hancock to Brunswick (approx. 60 mi)
Day 5 – Brunswick to DC (approx. 60 mi)

7Day Pittsburgh to DC

Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Connellsville (approx. 60 mi)
Day 2 – Connellsville to Rockwood (approx. 50 mi)
Day 3 – Rockwood to Cumberland (approx. 40 mi)
Day 4 – Cumberland to Fifteenmile Creek Area (approx. 45 mi)
Day 5 – Fifteenmile Creek Area to Williamsport area (approx. 40 mi)
Day 6 – Williamsport area to Brunswick (approx. 50 mi)
Day 7 – Brunswick to DC (approx. 50 mi)

9Day Pittsburgh to DC
Day 1 – Pittsburgh to Cedar Creek/Roundbottom (approx. 40-50 mi)
Day 2 – Cedar Creek/Roundbottom to Ohiopyle (approx. 30-40 mi)
Day 3 – Ohiopyle to Rockwood (approx. 30 mi)
Day 4 – Rockwood to Cumberland (approx. 40 mi)
Day 5 – Cumberland to Paw Paw area (approx. 30 mi)
Day 6 – Paw Paw area to Hancock (approx. 30 mi)
Day 7 – Hancock to Sharpsburg area (approx. 50 mi)
Day 8 – Sharpsburg area to Brunswick (approx. 20 mi)
Day 9 – Brunswick to DC (approx. 50 mi)

 

 

Riding the GAP/C&O Canal Towpath

The Great Allegheny Passage is best ridden between May and October.

Spring on the GAP is a wonderful way to restart your cycling season. April and the start of May can have periods of rain followed by periods of gorgeous spring sunshine.

Summer is ideal for riders who love the long days, sunny and dry weather. Long sunny days allow for full days of biking, side trips, and socializing.

September and October is peak season on the trail.

The Great Allegheny Passage is a well-maintained crushed gravel trail which is comfortable for most riders on most types of bikes.

The C&O Canal Towpath is maintained by the National Park Service as more of a dirt trail/road, although improvements to the trail surface have been underway for the past several years. That said, riders will find the western end of the C&O from Cumberland to Little Orleans (where the Western Maryland Rail Trail can be accessed) to be bumpy and sometimes muddy and rutted.

The GAP passes through rural SW Pennsylvania with small towns about every 10-20 miles which offer food, bathrooms, and bike services. There are also relatively frequent trailheads with port-a-johns along the length of the trail.

The C&O Towpath is a linear park and as such the NPS maintains hiker-biker campgrounds with port-a-johns and water pumps (these are sometimes capped) every 8-10 miles. There are also several larger towns accessed from the C&O which offer more variety of restaurants and lodgings than you can find along the GAP.

Cell coverage is fairly strong on the entire trail, particularly Verizon. Wifi can be limited, although most B&Bs and hotels will offer the service. *There is no wifi and limited cell service in Ohiople and Paw Paw.

Bike and ebike rental is available in Pittsburgh. Rental bikes can be shuttled back with you to the shop or dropped off in DC for an added fee.

 

Have a question about this trip?

Our professional team members are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our tours. Please reach out to them for trail tips and to plan your next adventure.

Looking for something different?

We are proud to offer a wide variety of curated tour itineraries on many of the nation’s best trails.

Full Trail List

Available Trail Services

Hotels Available
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Campsites
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Shuttling Services
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Luggage Transfer
Available

Bike Rentals
Available

Suggested Itineraries

5-DAY Clinton to St Charles
Day 1 – Clinton to Sedalia (37 miles)
Day 2 – Sedalia to Boonville (37 miles)
Day 3 – Boonville to Jefferson City (51 miles)
Day 4 – Jefferson City to Hermann (48 miles)
Day 5 – Hermann to St Charles (64 miles)

6-DAY Clinton to St Charles 
Day 1 – Clinton to Sedalia (37 miles)
Day 2 – Sedalia to Boonville (37 miles)
Day 3 – Boonville to Jefferson City (51 miles)
Day 4 – Jefferson City to Hermann (48 miles)
Day 5 – Hermann to Augusta (37 miles)
Day 6 – Augusta to St Charles (28 miles)

7-DAY Clinton to St Charles
Day 1 – Clinton to Sedalia (37 miles)
Day 2 – Sedalia to Boonville (37 miles)
Day 3 – Boonville to Columbia (31 miles)
Day 4 – Columbia to Jefferson City (39 miles)
Day 5 – Jefferson City to Hermann (48 miles)
Day 6 – Hermann to Augusta (37 miles)
Day 7 – Augusta to St Charles (28 miles)

5-DAY Rocheport to St Charles
Day 1 – Shuttle to Rocheport (optional mileage)
Day 2 – Rocheport to Jefferson City (38 miles)
Day 3 – Jefferson City to Hermann (48 miles)
Day 4 – Hermann to Augusta (37 miles)
Day 5 – Augusta to St Charles (28 miles)

6-DAY Rocheport to St Charles
Day 1 – Shuttle to Rocheport (optional mileage)
Day 2 – Rocheport to Columbia (18 miles)
Day 3 – Columbia to Jefferson City (39 miles)
Day 4 – Jefferson City to Hermann (48 miles)
Day 5 – Hermann to Augusta (37 miles
Day 6 – Augusta to St Charles (28 miles)

Camping on the Katy Trail is possible at established campgrounds only, and some require reservations. Campgrounds are a mix of city parks, established RV parks, and a few walk-in camp sites.

Riding the Katy Trail

The Katy Trail season runs from April through October. Weekends in September/October in the towns on the trail are very busy and we recommend booking far in advance.

For those with allergies or breathing concerns: the trail runs through farm fields for much of its length and plowing during the fall months can kick up dust and pollen onto the trail.

The summer months in central Missouri can be extremely hot (100+ degrees). The heat combined with the lack of shade along portions of the trail can make travelling difficult. We do not advise booking a Katy trip in summer if you have any issues with heat tolerance.

The Katy Trail is crushed gravel and well-maintained by Missouri State Parks. There are trailheads and bathrooms along the route.

The Katy Trail sees relatively frequent recreational use but does not run through a highly populated area. There can be long distances – 30 or more miles – between towns along the trail.

Where food is scarce riders will be advised to purchase a meal in advance.

Cell service is reasonably strong along the majority of trail, with the exception of the area around Hermann.

Bike rentals can be reserved in St Charles through Bike Stop Cafe and Katy Bike Rental. A limited number of e-bikes also are available.

Have a question about this trip?

Our professional team members are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our tours. Please reach out to them for trail tips and to plan your next adventure.

Looking for something different?

We are proud to offer a wide variety of curated tour itineraries on many of the nation’s best trails.

Full Trail List