Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Routes
United States
Missouri
St. Charles County

Katy Trail – Busch Greenway Trail loop from Howell Island Conservation Area

Routes
United States
Missouri
St. Charles County

Katy Trail – Busch Greenway Trail loop from Howell Island Conservation Area

Moderate

2.7

(9)

51

riders

Katy Trail – Busch Greenway Trail loop from Howell Island Conservation Area

02:19

40.9km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Katy Trail State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

1.89 km

Weldon Spring Conservation Area

Highlight • Forest

From tough singletrack to smooth double-track, the Weldon Spring Conservation Area has a variety of trails that are great for riding. Be aware: just because a trail has the word …

Tip by

2

2.03 km

Lost Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An easy, wooded trail meandering through forests. This path interconnects with several others within the area.

Tip by

3

11.8 km

Katy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

Tip by

4

17.0 km

Busch Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Busch Greenway is a well-paved multi-use path weaving through the Weldon Springs Conservation Area. Along the way you will encounter lakes, vast open prairies, and the authentic landscapes native to Missouri.

Tip by

5

19.6 km

Mononame 207 Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Mononame 207 Reservoir is a 22-acre lake off the side of the Busch Greenway. It's popular for fishing and has a pretty cool looking backdrop of trees. There's a …

Tip by

6

23.4 km

Weldon Spring Site

Highlight • Monument

The Weldon Spring Site has an interesting past. They used to dump building rubble containing uranium and radium, along with other radioactive materials inside the mound. Nowadays you can climb …

Tip by

7

30.9 km

Boardwalk Section on the Missouri Research Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In total, the Missouri Research Park Trail is just under 5 miles long. There is a wooden bridge/boardwalk here next to the Missouri Bluffs golf course that is a pretty unique part of the trail.

Tip by

8

33.1 km

View of the Missouri River from Katy Trail State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail runs alongside the Missouri River, providing a relaxing ride with the soothing sounds of the water. The trail is well-maintained dirt with ample tree coverage, offering pleasant shade along the way.

Tip by

B

40.9 km

End point

Parking

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

14.3 km

6.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

11.8 km

11.6 km

2.70 km

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Friday 15 May

28°C

16°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Easy

41

Daniel Boone Bridge Bike Path – Katy Trail loop from Spirit of Saint Louis Airport

01:49h

32.9km

150m

Moderate

26

Historic Bridge – Defiance loop from Weldon Spring Heights

02:03h

35.7km

130m

Moderate

5.0

27

Daniel Boone Bridge Bike Path – Frontier Park loop from Chesterfield Airport at Boones Crossing

02:48h

57.6km

100m

Moderate

5.0

27

Frontier Park – Greens Bottom Road loop from Fountain Lakes Park North

03:08h

64.1km

160m

Hard

5.0

15

Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Daniel Boone Bridge

05:20h

97.9km

250m

Moderate

35

Katy Trail – Katy Trail loop from Chesterfield Airport at Long

03:11h

64.1km

110m

Moderate

14

Katy Trail – Frontier Park loop from Weldon Spring Heights

04:19h

88.0km

190m

Moderate

3.0

14

Historic Bridge – Sunflower Silo loop from Howell Island Conservation Area

03:38h

64.1km

290m

Moderate

15

Katy Trail – Historic Bridge loop from Spirit of Saint Louis Airport

03:22h

61.5km

270m

Hard

10

Frontier Park – Katy Trail loop from Saint Charles

05:13h

94.5km

370m

Easy

5.0

17

Historic Bridge – Katy Trail loop from Defiance

01:09h

23.7km

40m

Moderate

12

Weldon Spring Site – Hampton Lake loop from Howell Island Conservation Area

02:38h

40.0km

250m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure HubCareers
Community
Help GuidesSupportGPX Merge ToolGPX Route VideoHazard AssessmentLive Tracking
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement