Katy Trail
Included in these categories:
6 DaySelf-Guided Tour
What’s included
For Double Occupancy |
For Solo Riders |
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Tour and Shuttle |
$960 per person |
$1,740 per person |
Tour, Shuttle and Luggage Transfer |
$1,075 per person |
$1,885 per person |
All prices include a one-way shuttle.
10% discount for groups of 6 or more (requiring at least 3 double occupancy rooms).
Our Katy Trail bike tours utilize the best in local B&Bs and hotels to ensure a comfortable and refreshing stay each night. B&Bs are located next to the trail or in short biking distance along dedicated bike paths and road shoulders (on-road biking is required in Jefferson City and Hermann). Hotel nights in St Charles before and after the tour can be included.
We only choose rooms with private bathrooms and most have one queen bed. Some B&Bs offer rooms with two separate beds, and some have suites which allow up to 3 guests (typically these rooms have a queen and single bed or air mattress).
A one-way shuttle between St Charles and Clinton is included in all tour prices. If you will be starting on your own in Clinton or Sedalia, we can eliminate the cost of this shuttle.
Daily luggage shuttling is offered on this tour. Luggage must be ready each day by 9 a.m. and is transferred to your next overnight location by 4 p.m. We request each rider bring one carry-on sized piece (approximately) and one smaller, personal bag. Odd-sized and/or bulky pieces such as bike stands, coolers, or bike racks are not permitted.
Most breakfasts are included in our Katy Trail tours (all included meals will be noted on your tour quote). For non-included meals we provide daily suggestions and a list of recommended restaurants. Those with significant dietary restrictions, please advise us at the time of booking so that we can communicate this to your B&B correctly.
In smaller towns, restaurants can close at the start of the week (Monday-Wednesday). We will advise you to purchase lunches in advance (the night before) on some days of your tour when we know you’ll be biking through sections that have limited or no food options.
Riders with dietary requests including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free may find that there are limited options on the trail. Rocheport and Augusta have particularly limited options on some days of the week. These diets can be accommodated for breakfast by all B&Bs we book.
All riders will receive access to our Ride with GPS Trip Experience created just for this itinerary. You do not need to have a personal account to use the premium features included. The Experience provides you with a daily itinerary, including where to eat each day, trail highlights, and any specific instructions, all easily accessed on your phone.
It also includes digital mapping with offline voice cues and other premium features. Mapping can be downloaded for use on Garmin and other devices, as well.
Itinerary
Meet your shuttle in St. Charles at 8 a.m. for transfer to the western end of the trail – Clinton, Mo. Upon arrival, bike out of town and begin your journey.
End the day in the small town of Sedalia.
Meals: On own
Overnight: Sedalia
Enjoy breakfast in Sedalia then spend an easy day biking the slight uphill grade to Boonville. Most of the trail is covered in shade and you’ll enjoy biking across truss bridges and past sleepy cows.
Arrive early to spend the evening in Boonville, Mo., named after two sons of Daniel Boone who moved here in the early 1800s to found a salt business.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Boonville
Cross the Missouri River out of Boonville and ride toward Rocheport, past the historic starting point of the Sante Fe Trail. From Rocheport to N. Jefferson enjoy perhaps the most scenic section of the Katy Trail. With the bluffs on your left and the Missouri River to your right, you’ll feel like a true explorer as you retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.
In the afternoon, you’ll leave the trail at N. Jefferson and ride a connector trail (approximately 3 miles) to your B&B in Jefferson City.
Meals: Continental Breakfast
Overnight: Jefferson City
Return to the Katy Trail via the Jefferson City connector trail, then continue through the farms and vinelands Missouri’s Rhineland today. End the day in the historic town of Hermann, famous for its wineries and German history.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hermann
Take in the open views of central Missouri as you roll past fields and conservation lands. At then end of the day, ride off the trail and up into Augusta, another town popular with wine and food lovers.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Augusta
On your last day biking the Katy Trail, travel through woodlands alongside the Missouri River and back into the populated suburbs surrounding St. Louis. Arriving in St. Charles, end your trip at Frontier Park where statues of Lewis and Clark will greet you. Consider spending the night in St. Charles to enjoy the historic downtown.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel nights before and after can be added to your trip. Just ask!
Riding the Katy Trail
Katy Trail tours are offered between April and October, however, May, September, and October are the peak months for riding the trail. (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.)
Several of the towns along the Katy are very popular with wine lovers and have Oktoberfest events almost every weekend in the fall. For those reasons, we recommend booking a September or October trip at least 6-9 months in advance, if not earlier, to find accommodations.
*We do allow trips to be booked for the summer months, however, central Missouri can be extremely hot (100+ degrees) from mid-June to early September. 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.
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A deposit is required to secure your reservation; amount is based on the total price of your trip. |
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Total Trip Cost |
Deposit |
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Up to $500 |
$300 |
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$501-$1,500 |
$600 |
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$1,501-$2,500 |
$800 |
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$2,501-$3,500 |
$1,000 |
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$3,501 and above |
30% of trip cost
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Excepting the listed cancellation fees, all payments for travel services not provided to the traveler shall be refunded; this does not include any non-refundable charges.
Applicable vendor fees – Some vendors charge a percentage of their cost upon cancellation, the amount often determined by how early the cancellation is made. Any non-refundable charges will be assessed if a trip is cancelled IN ADDITION to our cancellation fee outlined below.
Cancellation fees
UP TO 90 DAYS prior to departure –15% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
90-21 DAYS prior to departure – 30% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
Within 3 WEEKS of departure – 50% of trip cost; plus any applicable vendor fees.
Cancellations can be made at any time; if you must cancel your trip, you must do so in writing or via email.
Our full list of terms and conditions can be found here – https://www.nobleinventionbiketouring.com/refund_returns/
Many riders book 4-8 months in advance, that said, you’ll have the best chance of booking the dates and rooms you need the earlier you book – so we recommend 8-10 months in advance. Groups requiring more than two rooms are also best served to book well in advance to insure availability.
We require at least 2-3 weeks prior to start date to book a trip.
Shuttles leave St Charles at 8 a.m. and arrive at Clinton around 1 p.m.
Yes. We can book a room for you at the Country Inn and Suites, which is right next to the trail and just in front of the shuttle meeting point.
All accommodations are personally vetted by our staff and must maintain an excellent rating from our riders. Preferably lodgings are locally-owned/operated; easily and safely accessed by bike from the trail; and located near restaurants.
Our trail phone is answered daily between 7:30am-7:30pm at 844-424-5347. We can be reached via voice or text. In the case of a medical emergency riders should always call or text 911 first.
Have a question about this tour?
Our professional team is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our tours. Contact us for trail tips and assistance arranging your next favorite adventure!
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